Jan 7, 2022 · Postal officials warn that deeply discounted postage stamps may be a scam. But you'll have to look carefully to see whether they're fake. And what may be more unsettling: When it comes to...

Jul 27, 2023 · The most frequently encountered counterfeit stamp is the Flag Stamp. Be wary . of significant discounts. Be certain . you’re getting the real thing, purchase your stamps from the U.S. Postal Service at a location near you, or online at www.usps.com.

Jan 10, 2023 · The new 2023 Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Counterfeits is the essential reference work for collectors of United States counterfeit stamp issues. It is also the go-to reference for users of postage stamps who want to know the differences between authentic postage stamps and counterfeits of a given issue.

Fake and counterfeit stamps have been around since the earliest days of postage stamps. Some are easy to distinguish from the real thing, while others (especially modern counterfeits) are quite challenging.

To address unpaid and counterfeit postage, the USPS validates manifest file documentation in real-time. Packages that are unmanifested at the time of the first scan at a USPS facility will be intercepted and subject to disposal.

Jan 4, 2019 · The quality of modern counterfeit United States stamps keeps improving, which is bad news for the U.S. Postal Service and stamp collectors. In just the last week, I was contacted by at least three individuals who had bought booklet panes or coils of Flag stamps through different online websites.

May 11, 2023 · Counterfeit stamps are fraudulent reproductions of genuine postage stamps. They are created for various reasons: to deceive collectors, evade postal charges, or exploit the value of rare stamps. Counterfeiters often target high-value …

Jul 28, 2022 · The real stamps were tagged with ink that has a neon glow under the UV light. But the fake ones did not. It’s the way stamp collectors verify the real from the fakes.

Mar 14, 2023 · In response to the recent uptick in these scams, the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) guided consumers in identifying counterfeit postage. Often, scammers target online shoppers on platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and eBay, promising deep discounts on Forever Stamps.