As you probably know, fake and forged stamps are a growing problem in the world of stamps on the internet. The only way to avoid getting taken by dishonest sellers is to arm yourself with knowledge. I created this site as a means to help educate people on stamp collecting and current events in the philatelic world. Another way to educate is to link to particularly important resources on the Internet, one of which is Alterations, Fakes and Forgeries, created by Richard Doporto. Have a look, and I think you will agree that this is likely one of the most important philatelically related sites out there. Another excellent resource is Sheryll Oswalds site: eBay – forgeries, fakes, dodgy sellers, scams: the tip of the iceberg.