How Pokémon cards became THE collector’s item for wealthy elite — and a target for devious thieves

Never mind diamonds and cars. One of the hottest items for thieves to boost right now is Pokémon cards — and insiders say it ...
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Utah woman charged with selling fake Pokémon cards, swindling thousands from victims

A Utah woman is facing charges accusing her of swindling thousands of dollars from collectors by selling fake Pokémon cards.

Redmond man convicted in $2M fake card grading scheme involving Jordan, Pokémon cards

The indictment cites a 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 card as an example: a version graded as an 8 can be worth between $6,000 ...
Hoodline

Utah Pokémon Hustle: Saratoga Springs Collector Accused in High-Dollar Fake Card Scheme

Woman charged after allegedly selling fake Pokémon cards in Saratoga Springs; detectives seized printing equipment.

At Least $110,000 in Pokémon Cards Stolen From Lower Manhattan Store

The robbery at the Poké Court on Wednesday was the latest in a string of thefts of high-value Pokémon trading cards.
Gothamist

Pokémon card boom draws collectors and armed robbers to one Manhattan shop

As the demand for cards featuring Squirtle, Charizard and Blastoise has grown, so has the threat of robbery and other crime.