With recent increases in Royal Mail stamp prices, it’s crucial to ensure you’re purchasing genuine stamps to avoid any legal consequences. The Royal Mail has issued warnings about the use of counterfeit or re-used stamps, emphasizing that it is a criminal offense to knowingly use such stamps to avoid paying the correct postal fees.

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But how can you tell if a stamp is fake? Stamp expert Oscar Young provided insights to ITV on how to spot counterfeit first or second-class Royal Mail stamps. Here are some key features to look out for:

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