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According to abc.net.au, The King and the Fab Four also
topped the list, compiled by US memorabilia authenticators PSA/DNA, when it was
last released two years ago.
This year the music icons joined notable figures such as
former US president John F Kennedy and late pop star Michael Jackson on the
list.
Late American astronaut Neil Armstrong landed in third place
after fake Armstrong signatures rose significantly after his death in July.
PSA/DNA president Joe Orlando said one reason forgeries of
Armstrong's autograph soared was that he rarely signed for fans during his
life.
"Armstrong is someone who is very conscious of the
value of his own autograph," he said.
"Even before he passed away he was very tough to get.
It really heightens the level of his market."
Margaret Barrett, the director of entertainment and music
memorabilia at Heritage Auctions in Los Angeles, said secretaries and
assistants responding to huge volumes of fan mail are one reason for fake
signatures floating through the marketplace.
"Back in the day, the kids would write to the movie
studios," she said.
"There was absolutely no financial gain 50 years ago
and secretaries and assistants just wanted to make them happy.
"A lot of times people stumble upon an old box of
signed photographs in grandma's attic and don't know they're forged."
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