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The most complete public resource on fossil fraud anywhere. Every known scam pattern, documented with detection methods. Knowledge is the best protection.
Resource Hub Guide
Standards for future listing-risk review workflows.
Resin and plaster casts passed off as authentic fossils. Weight, air bubbles, UV uniformity.
Multiple specimens glued into one. UV reveals glue lines and color mismatches.
Undisclosed cracks, fills, and paint. The single most common dispute cause.
Generic letterheads, no embossing, no UV analysis. How to verify a real COA.
Sawfish sold as dinosaur, Carcharodontosaurus as T-Rex. Know the anatomy.
Illegally collected fossils cleaned through 'old collection' claims.
Vertebrate fossils illegally taken from US federal or tribal land.
Reused auction photos and fabricated specimen images.
Fake valuations used to justify scam pricing.
Sellers driving up their own auctions with linked accounts.
Buyers fabricating damage claims. Seller evidence defenses.
Moving deals off-platform to evade protections. Why it's dangerous.