You can never be too sure when a badge is presented, and counterfeit NYPD badges are all over, sold on eBay and Amazon along with a variety of other replica and bake badges and ID.
The badge shown at the left is a counterfeit. It is actually a copy of the movie badge used in the Die Hard Movie by the character John McClane (Actor Bruce Willis).
A real NYPD police Detective badge is gold plated and the bearer will usually have their real ID card to go with it.
The fakes are available on the internet for about 50 bucks with cheap brass plating and lack the detail of the authentic badge.
I would be happy to post additional information from the "real cops" out there. The Counterfeit Report says they will publish authenticated information.
And by the way, thank-you to all law enforcement for the great job you do for all of us.
This is a real NYPD badge. Note the detail, and fine "dimples" in the recessed areas. The badge is gold plated.
This is the fake "Die Hard" badge. Number 881 is an immediate giveaway, as is the dull brass plating and lack of detail. But if you don't look closely, you could be easily fooled.
These fake badges were purchased on eBay, including the made-to-order LAPD ID for US Senator Kamala Harris, and former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch.
Even after being notified of the fake and deceptive items, neither took interest in enforcement.
Counterfeit law enforcement badges are sold on eBay and Amazon representing a variety of police agencies, and available to terrorists, child molesters and other criminals.
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