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March 2008

NGC and PCGS issue Consumer Advisory: Counterfeit Holders

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), the official grading service of the ANA, and the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), both issued press releases advising consumers that counterfeit NGC and PCGS holders have been confirmed.

Visible differences do exist between genuine and counterfeit holders.  For more details and to find out what to do if you purchased a coin in a counterfeit holder, be sure to read the below press releases:

• Important Announcement: Counterfeit NGC Holders
• Important Announcement: Counterfeit PCGS Holders
  
  

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• http://pages.ebay.com/townhall/
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• FCIC-Shopping From Home 3-Day Cooling Off Rule
• http://www.fraud.org/
• FDIC Special Alerts: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks
• Consumer Federation of America
• Better Business Bureau Online
• Consumer Sentinel
• Federal Trade Comission
• FTC Consumer Complaint Form
• FTC’s Consumer Alert: Prompt Delivery Rules for Selling on the Internet
• National Association of Attorneys General
• National Stolen Art File (NSAF)
• Professional Numismatist Guild (PNG)
• Tips on Identifying Genuine U.S. Coins
• The U.S. Postal Inspection Service
• The United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing
• The United States Mint
• Redeeming Multilated Coins
• As Gold Price Soars Higher, Experts Issue Consumer Advisory
• Share Your Knowledge. Write an eBay Guide
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• File an Internet Crime Complaint with IC3
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