Fake Pokémon cards are flooding the market. See which cards top the list

A Professional Sports Authenticator report finds $200M in fake cards in 2025, with Pokémon leading as nostalgia and demand ...
NBC DFW

Police warn counterfeit currency season is in ‘full bloom.' How to spot ‘washed' notes

Certain crimes have seasons and Cleburne police warn, "counterfeit currency season is in full bloom." The police department said counterfeit bills have been passed at local retailers and restaurants, ...
GeekWire

Amazon ramps up its fight against fakes with help from AI and law enforcement

Amazon Prime shipping containers at the Port of Seattle. (GeekWire File Photo / Todd Bishop) Amazon says it seized more than 15 million counterfeit products in 2024 — more than double the prior year — ...
USA Today

Fake NFL merch scams are surging. Here’s how to avoid getting duped

Federal officials seized over 214,507 counterfeit sports items totaling $39.5 million. Philadelphia Eagles fans experienced the highest rate of frustration with counterfeit merchandise. NFL fans, ...
Athlon Sports

How to Spot Fake Pokemon Cards: The 2026 Authentication Guide

View post: 2025-26 Topps Hoops Basketball May 14: Full Release Details & Rookie Card Strategy Hey collector! The Pokémon TCG landscape is shifting rapidly in 2026. With the May 22 release of Chaos ...
NBC DFW

$101M of counterfeit luxury items seized in Rowlett

Rowlett Police have announced the seizure of $62,000 counterfeit luxury items with an estimated street value of $101 million. They are calling the investigation, which began on February 9, a ...