Salt Lake City Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Wizards of the Coast Cards

Salt Lake City Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Wizards of the Coast CardsSalt Lake City Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Wizards of the Coast Cards Salt Lake City Police Department has arrested a man for allegedly selling counterfeit Magic: The Gathering cards. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Gary Henderson, was taken into custody on Tuesday after an investigation by the department’s Economic Crimes Unit. According to the police report, Henderson had been operating an online store where he sold counterfeit Magic: The Gathering cards. The cards were made to look identical to authentic cards but were actually printed on inferior paper and lacked the security features of genuine cards. Detectives launched an investigation after receiving complaints from several victims who had purchased counterfeit cards from Henderson. The investigation revealed that Henderson had sold thousands of counterfeit cards, generating an estimated $50,000 in revenue. During the arrest, police seized over 500 counterfeit Magic: The Gathering cards from Henderson’s home. The cards were of varying rarity, including several sought-after cards worth hundreds of dollars. Henderson has been charged with forgery, counterfeiting, and theft by deception. He is currently being held at the Salt Lake County Jail pending his arraignment. Detectives are reminding collectors to be aware of counterfeit cards when purchasing them online. Counterfeit cards can often be identified by their inferior print quality, lack of security features, and incorrect fonts or symbols. Wizards of the Coast, the company that publishes Magic: The Gathering, has taken steps to combat counterfeiting by implementing security measures into their cards. Collectors can check the authenticity of their cards by visiting the Wizards of the Coast website or consulting with an authorized retailer. The arrest of Gary Henderson is a significant step in the fight against counterfeit Magic: The Gathering cards. The Salt Lake City Police Department is determined to protect collectors from fraud and ensure the integrity of the game.