This EUROPA themed item has been confirmed on numerous websites as being produced and distributed illegally. Other countries effected by the scam were Mozambique, Chad, Congo DR, Benin and Afghanistan.
This item was illegally produced by Mayfair International Security Printers located in France and distributed through the so-called philatelic agency called "Marino-Montero International" and are distributed by associated British, German, U.S., Belgium and other Eastern European based illegal stamp dealers. No stamps were issued in 2005 by São Tomé and Príncipe. Therefore any stamp inscribed and/or portrayed as being issued in 2005 is a counterfeit illegal stamp. Avoid Sellers of these!
