CRIMEBUSINESS INSIDER
Inside the fraud scandal that's rocked the $15 billion trading card industry
Anthony Curcio was charged with wire fraud and conspiracy for allegedly defrauding buyers in the $15 billion trading card industry, based on evidence including doctored labels. While prosecutors point to fraud, Curcio's defense claims the real issue is market monopoly held by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) and its parent company, Collectors Holdings.
Mentioned
Related Signal
Adjacent reporting
- SEC charges Donald Basile in $16M crypto fraud tied to ‘insured’ token
- SEC charges Texas man with $12.3M crypto fraud using fake AI trading bots
- SEC sues Texas man over $12.3 million alleged crypto scheme built on fake AI trading bots
- CFTC charges North Carolina man over alleged $14 million crypto, futures fraud
- Former pro baseball players learn fate in Del Taco fraud scheme