[meteorite-list] Scam Artist - Joel Samson - Fake Lunar Meteorites

[Adam Hupe]

Dear List Members,
 
This is yet another attempt by a psychopath alias Joel Samson to defraud the 
meteorite market. This is not NWA 5K.  Every piece of the most spectacular and 
highest appraised meteorite in the world over a couple of grams has its own 
portfolio, serial number and is recorded in a registry. No such 30 gram piece 
has been recorded and no pairings exists.  
 
This is not the first time somebody has fraudulently offered this meteorite and 
surely it won’t be the last so buyers beware. If it doesn’t have a colored ID 
card, be cautious.  If the offering weighs more than a couple of grams, it will 
come with its own portfolio and custom signed C.O.A. with a seal.  The C.O.A 
will also describe the exact specimen with an image of it.  The weights and 
serial numbers of the first-hand distribution are recorded in a registry. Every 
milligram of this meteorite has been inventoried.  The only two legitimate 
parties offering any NWA 5K right now are Anne Black and I.  The only exception 
would be a previous purchased piece is being re-offered in which case it should 
include proper supporting documentation.
 
I wish everybody safe collecting,
 
Adam


The image Greg posted might as well be a "Wanted Poster", talk about stupid!