Pocketing 800K From Michael Jordan Memorabilia, 82-Year-Old Man Faces the Hammer for Alleged Fraud

Memorabilia cards of athletes from different sports often fetch a hefty amount. It has become quite a hobby for many people around the globe who like to add special edition cards of players from their earlier playing days. And one of the most notable athletes that draw the biggest price tag of their cards is Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. However, in recent news, a man gets nabbed by authorities for scamming people out of thousands for selling fake memorabilia.

An 82-year-old man was recently caught by the authorities after he was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Mayo Gilbert McNeil, who is a resident of Denver was caught after a complaint was filed in the Brooklyn federal court.

Man gets caught for selling fake Michael Jordan cards

Mcneil was accused of multiple cases of fraud, dating back to the year 2015. This included the sale of the fake Michael Jordan card to the victim who was a resident of Manhasset, New York. Mcneil duped the victim out of $4500 for the fake Jordan memorabilia.

This was not the first sale the victim and the accused were involved in. Mcneil had also been involved in trading two authentic Tom Brady football cards. Which he traded in exchange for two counterfeit cards with the victim.

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According to the assistant director in charge of the FBI New York field office, ?Mr. McNeil defrauded sports memorabilia collectors of more than $800,000 by intentionally misrepresenting the authenticity of the trading cards he was peddling when, in fact, they were counterfeit.?

Mcneil was set to make an appearance in the district court of Colorado. And will then make a later appearance in a New York courtroom.

The history of Mcneil’s frauds

According to the court filings from April 2015 to July 2019, Mcneil had conspired with others in the sale and purchase of sports trading cards. While on the other hand, also traded fake memorabilia for authentic cards.

This included the 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie cards where the accused?s luck ran out. Mcneil used to find these buyers through the internet and other online selling platforms. Mcniel lied about the authenticity of the cards he was trading or selling. And also lied about the cards being authenticated by professionals.

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Mcneil defrauded his victims of $800,000 in sports trading cards and cash which he traded or sold for counterfeits. The office of the Business and Securities Fraud Section will be handling this case.

Stay tuned for further updates.