American Philatelic Society Warns Public Of Fraudulent Online Store

The American Philatelic Society, a trusted name in the stamp collecting community, is issuing a warning to the public about a rogue online store, www.superstampcenter.com, that is engaging in fraudulent activities. This website 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.



Fraudulent Activities Identified:

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.


Steps to Protect Yourself

Verify Website Authenticity Check the URL and ensure it matches the official website of the seller.
Inspect the Business Operators Check the business organization pages of the website to see if it seems a legitimate business. Such website pages might include the following: about, contact, customer service, returns, and shipping.
Look for Reviews Search for reviews and feedback from other customers.
Contact the Seller Reach out to the seller directly through verified contact information.
Report Suspicious Activity If you encounter a suspicious website, report it to the relevant authorities.
The American Philatelic Society is a leading authority in the stamp collecting community. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in the philatelic marketplace.

As reported by IPDA's Greg Doll on HipStamp's Discord message board:

"Confirmed that WHOIS/ICANN pulled the sites domain name resolution sometime last night. But once a criminal...always a criminal. We need to stay vigilant since their site is already built and their (likely AI powered) harvesting algorithm has proved to be functional. They could possibly open it up again under a different domain so everyone needs to keep their eyes open for this."

The store looked a like more legit some other websites that stamp dealers have had