CLEAN : Wine dealer lied over fake vintages: US

The transcript discusses a wine seller who attempted to sell wines from the 1940s and 1950s with suspicious labels. The speaker noticed pixelation and dot matrix patterns on the labels, indicating they were computer-generated. The seller also learned to make corks, and was protected by those profiting from his sales. Despite allegations of fraud, he was supported by influential people. The transcript ends with unrelated content.

What raised suspicion about the authenticity of the wines being sold?

• The location of the sale

• The seller's reputation

• The high price of the wines

• The seller's inability to provide receipts

What was one of the initial methods used to create fake wine labels?

• Hand painting

• Photocopying existing labels

• Using computers and printers

• Hiring professional artists

How did the seller improve the appearance of the fake labels?

• By adding holograms

• By making them look professionally printed

• By hiring a graphic designer

• By using better quality paper

What skill did the seller develop to further his fraudulent activities?

• Creating counterfeit bottles

• Developing new wine flavors

• Making fake corks

• Forging signatures

Who protected the seller from being exposed?

• The wine buyers

• His family

• The auction house and his funders

• The local police