Suspected fake PCGS verification websites and QR codes
PCGScoinReported (third-party publication)
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Summary
CoinWeek reports counterfeit coins in suspected fake PCGS-style holders whose QR codes led to imitation "verification" sites showing fabricated data copied from the real PCGS site.
Reported diagnostics
- QR or barcode resolves to a domain other than pcgs.com (examples cited: pcgsn.com, pcgs.cn, pcgsverify.cn)
- Label text off-center or wrong font
- Weak hologram or incorrect color shift
What to do
Type pcgs.com/cert yourself. Never use links or QR codes from a listing.