England, 25th July 2023: When a fake Royal Mail stamp is detected through the post, it is held back until the receiver pays a fee as it is recorded as 'No postage paid'. - Counterfeit Royal Mail barcoded stamps are for sale on eBay at a fraction of the genuine price. Sheets of 50 stamps are for sale as low as 15 pounds (GBP) and to the unsuspecting eye look real. However under UV light, small differences can be seen. Credit: Stop Press Media/Alamy Live News
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England, 25th July 2023: When a fake Royal Mail stamp is detected through the post, it is held back until the receiver pays a fee as it is recorded as 'No postage paid'. - Counterfeit Royal Mail barcoded stamps are for sale on eBay at a fraction of the genuine price. Sheets of 50 stamps are for sale as low as 15 pounds (GBP) and to the unsuspecting eye look real. However under UV light, small differences can be seen. The barcodes have also been copied from genuine stamps, however these are now 'used' barcodes, so fakes sent through the post scan as already used and are held back until a fee of 2.50 pounds is paid by the receiver. It is believed the replicas are made in a factory in China and sold for a massively reduced price before being sold on by sellers located in the UK. Credit: Stop Press Media / Alamy Live News