Tremayne pleads guilty in $550K memorabilia fraud scheme

Anthony J. Tremayne, a 58-year-old man formerly of California, has pleaded guilty to mail fraud for selling hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of fake celebrity memorabilia, including forged signatures from athletes and celebrities such as the Kardashians and President Donald Trump. Over nearly a decade, Tremayne sold items ranging from bogus sports jerseys to signed photographs, amassing between $250,000 and $550,000 in sales. His fraudulent activities were uncovered when he sold a 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' photograph containing forged signatures to an undercover FBI agent in 2019. Tremayne included fake certificates of authenticity with his merchandise, misleading customers nationwide. He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for August 11. The case highlights ongoing issues within the collectibles market, where demand has surged, prompting federal authorities to crack down on fraud.