fake autograph
Counterfeit celebrity scrawl
A fake autograph is a forged or counterfeit signature, typically of a celebrity or historical figure, passed off as authentic.
The term usually implies intent to deceive, whether for profit or bragging rights: He paid three hundred dollars for what turned out to be a fake autograph.
The sports memorabilia and entertainment industries are rife with them.
- forgedMade by smithing, or faked
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- counterfeitFraudulent imitation
- signedWrote one's name on
- signed photoImage bearing someone's signature
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