Fake Bucks Championship Rings Worth Up To $1 Million Seized By Feds

BYAlexander ColeUpdated on September 26, 20221452 Views

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The fake championship ring scam continues to claim victims.

Championship rings in any sport are extremely valuable. For the players who earn them, it is a representation of their success and hard work over the course of their careers and a given season. They are also a fantastic memorabilia piece for fans who may have the funds to cop one at auction from a retired player who would rather give up their material possessions for a good cause.

Unfortunately, the value of these items has led to a lot of scams, and now, the Milwaukee Bucks are front and center. According to TMZ, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been intercepting shipments of fake rings for months, and many have been making their way through Cincinnati. So far, 1,382 rings have been confiscated and some of them are related to baseball, NASCAR, and even college basketball. However, most of them were related to the Bucks.

Fake Bucks Championship Rings Worth Up To $1 Million Seized By Feds

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As for the value of these rings, it is believed that the merchandise would have been sold for a collective total of $1 million, which is pretty costly for the fans who would have been duped. After all, if you don't know any better, it can be very easy to get caught up in one of these scams.

This is currently a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest updates.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.