Ep. 79: Debunking Online Stamp Scams (Part 1)

Michael and Charles expose an online fraudulent stamp ring that targets people on Instagram and other social media channels.

[@ExploringStamps]

OH WOW!! This is excellent, I can’t wait to see where this investigation goes next. Everyone needs to see this episode, well done gents. 🕵️‍♂️

[@kengilbride7182]

Work for the Post Office I am going to send this to the Postal Inspector s

[@RichardPhilatelist]

Great investigation! Looking forward to part 2!

[@adriennefriend]

Thank you. I came here because I really want to learn how to identify fraudulent stamps. You're right, Linns does a great job identifying, BUT it seems like a lot of that information is either behind a paywall OR they explicitly say they don't want to share how they figured it out because that would help counterfeiters. So please, do help with this!!

[@OrangeNash]

Family-Letter are really passionate about passionate passion things.

[@deborahlee9972]

But aren't there legitimate dealers who sell postage stamps below face value? I seem to remember seeing this at past stamp shows.

[@Safyris]

I'm in Canada, but I believe to have found a reputable dealer selling Canadian and US discount postage between 20%-40% off Face Value. I've been using them for about 3 years now and my shipments have never been returned for insufficient/fake postage. My local Canada Posts have recognized their business name when they asked me where I got my stamps from.

[@thedigitalphilatelist]

LOL These sites are a dime a dozen. As you mentioned, they are Chinese companies selling cheap product - kinda like the cheap stuff at markets with pumped-up websites. I bought a jacket from them as they seem to outlets in Australia too. I had no issue with my order and the jacket was decent. Have fun!

[@ehtashamahmad3137]

very alarming. Thanks for sharing.

[@claudepaquin7922]

There were five ads in my Facebook feed offering forever stamps below face value. Why is Facebook accepting these ads?

[@hltco920]

I would like to see how good their fakes are.