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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by Deleted on Oct 4, 2010 10:06:02 GMT 1, Looks like another one has bitten the dust.
Fake Banksy prints sold on internet by Coventry fraudster
A man from Coventry has admitted selling fake Banksy prints over the internet.
Robert McGarry claimed prints he had bought at Wellesbourne Market were genuine limited editions by the world famous graffiti artist and sold them for thousands of pounds.
The 27-year-old, of Mary Herbert Street, Cheylesmore, pleaded guilty at Coventry Crown Court yesterday to four counts of fraud by making false representation. He was granted bail and will be sentenced later this month.
The court heard McGarry put the prints up for sale on internet auction site eBay and enhanced their provenance to make them more attractive to would-be buyers by providing forged certificates of authenticity.
McGarry sold Barcode for ยฃ7,100 to a doctor in December 2007, Girl With Balloon for ยฃ1,515 in January 2008, Love Rat for ยฃ842 in June 2008 and B&W Trolley Hunters for ยฃ1,700 in August 2008.
Recorder Michael Burrows QC adjourned the hearing until Monday, October 25 for the preparation of a pre-sentence report.
Read More www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2010/10/04/fake-banksy-print-sold-on-internet-by-coventry-fraudster-92746-27396157/#ixzz11NZdJ1s9
Looks like another one has bitten the dust. Fake Banksy prints sold on internet by Coventry fraudster A man from Coventry has admitted selling fake Banksy prints over the internet. Robert McGarry claimed prints he had bought at Wellesbourne Market were genuine limited editions by the world famous graffiti artist and sold them for thousands of pounds. The 27-year-old, of Mary Herbert Street, Cheylesmore, pleaded guilty at Coventry Crown Court yesterday to four counts of fraud by making false representation. He was granted bail and will be sentenced later this month. The court heard McGarry put the prints up for sale on internet auction site eBay and enhanced their provenance to make them more attractive to would-be buyers by providing forged certificates of authenticity. McGarry sold Barcode for ยฃ7,100 to a doctor in December 2007, Girl With Balloon for ยฃ1,515 in January 2008, Love Rat for ยฃ842 in June 2008 and B&W Trolley Hunters for ยฃ1,700 in August 2008. Recorder Michael Burrows QC adjourned the hearing until Monday, October 25 for the preparation of a pre-sentence report. Read More www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2010/10/04/fake-banksy-print-sold-on-internet-by-coventry-fraudster-92746-27396157/#ixzz11NZdJ1s9 |
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by wizzy on Oct 4, 2010 10:09:16 GMT 1, The little Bugger, well done Plod.
The little Bugger, well done Plod.
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G-Man
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by G-Man on Oct 4, 2010 11:53:20 GMT 1, That was my Love Rat. He goes to crown court soon
That was my Love Rat. He goes to crown court soon
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by wizzy on Oct 4, 2010 11:55:20 GMT 1, I woldnt say anything then incase it affects the prosecution somehow.
I woldnt say anything then incase it affects the prosecution somehow.
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by sparkplug on Oct 4, 2010 12:02:51 GMT 1, I hope you get to recoup your money back somehow G-Man
I hope you get to recoup your money back somehow G-Man
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by Deleted on Oct 4, 2010 12:04:21 GMT 1, That was my Love Rat. He goes to crown court soon
He's been, hence the article - he gets sentenced on the 25th
That was my Love Rat. He goes to crown court soon He's been, hence the article - he gets sentenced on the 25th |
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by wizzy on Oct 4, 2010 12:12:47 GMT 1, In that case lock the shitehawk up and throw away the key.
In that case lock the shitehawk up and throw away the key.
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by rowan on Oct 4, 2010 12:31:41 GMT 1, What a dick...
What a dick...
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G-Man
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by G-Man on Oct 4, 2010 12:56:18 GMT 1, I'm hopeful that I'll get my money back now he's been convicted, glad he pleaded guilty as meant I didnt need to go as a witness!
I'm hopeful that I'll get my money back now he's been convicted, glad he pleaded guilty as meant I didnt need to go as a witness!
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by curiousgeorge on Oct 4, 2010 13:35:15 GMT 1, What did the other guys get 240 hours community service?? based on far larger sums, no doubt justice system will come through again
What did the other guys get 240 hours community service?? based on far larger sums, no doubt justice system will come through again
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by Sliding on the Walls on Oct 4, 2010 17:57:37 GMT 1, How did you know it was fake? Was it blindstamped or anything like that?
How did you know it was fake? Was it blindstamped or anything like that?
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by sparkplug on Oct 5, 2010 8:22:44 GMT 1, CG - your right, they got fk all really, considering the amount of cash that would have went their way. If you walked into a bank and robbed the same amount, you'd be doing a nice little stretch.
I don't see the difference.
the last 2 jokers - urbanartassociation.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=58913
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by G-Man on Oct 6, 2010 8:50:43 GMT 1, How did you know it was fake? Was it blindstamped or anything like that?
Was an obvious fake, he was blindstamping them, the blindstamp was the only thing that looked good though! Paper wrong and image not correct either
How did you know it was fake? Was it blindstamped or anything like that? Was an obvious fake, he was blindstamping them, the blindstamp was the only thing that looked good though! Paper wrong and image not correct either |
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by Deleted on Oct 6, 2010 9:50:11 GMT 1, agreed Sparkplug - if you walked in to a bank and stole nearly ยฃ10K, you would get a at least a 7 year stretch - not 240 hours community service. Hope this f**ker gets locked up - no doubt though, he would get a slap on the wrist and told not to do it again - thats the state of this s**tty country we live in
G-Man write a letter to the judge - stating your views as a victim, who knows maybe a miracle might happen and they make an example of this f**ker.
agreed Sparkplug - if you walked in to a bank and stole nearly ยฃ10K, you would get a at least a 7 year stretch - not 240 hours community service. Hope this f**ker gets locked up - no doubt though, he would get a slap on the wrist and told not to do it again - thats the state of this s**tty country we live in
G-Man write a letter to the judge - stating your views as a victim, who knows maybe a miracle might happen and they make an example of this f**ker.
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Fake Banksy Prints Sold by Coventry Fraudster, by Deleted on Oct 29, 2010 17:15:41 GMT 1, 2 year suspended sentence today - another fakester being let off the hook
2 year suspended sentence today - another fakester being let off the hook
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