American Philatelic Society warns of fraudulent online store

By Linn’s Staff

The American Philatelic Society has issued a warning to the public about a fraudulent online store.

The online store, located at www.superstampcenter.com, “has been found to be cloning the online stores and product descriptions of legitimate businesses, including the APS Stamp Store, other reputable sellers on HipStamp, and eBay,” the APS said in a Sept. 16 email.

According to the APS, it has identified the following fraudulent activities:

“Cloning of Online Stores. The rogue website has copied the layout, design, and content of legitimate online stamp stores.

“Fake Product Listings. They are posting products they do not possess, using descriptions and images from authentic sellers.

“Discounted Prices. These fraudulent items are often listed at significantly discounted prices to lure unsuspecting buyers.

“Impact on Consumers. Customers who purchase from this fraudulent site risk receiving counterfeit products or no products at all, leading to financial loss and disappointment. We urge the public to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of online stores before making any purchases.”

The APS recommends potential buyers take various measures to protect themselves.

These include checking the URL to ensure it matches the official website of the seller, checking the business organization pages of the website, looking for reviews and customer feedback, contacting the seller through verified contact information, and reporting a suspicious website to the relevant authorities.

For more information, contact Kent Ball, director of product development for the APS, at kball@stamps.org.

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