| Fake autographs being sold on the internet are a | | | | the paper then it is likely that it has been added on |
| serious problem. People are shelling out there | | | | afterwards. But even then the autograph itself may |
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| scammers. Reputable companies such as eBay are | | | | as the ink sinks into the material. But experts can find |
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| image and a description of the autograph and to the | | | | who set out to deceive consumers, there are also lots |
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| forgery. If you can feel the texture of the ink on top of | | | | |