Mark Hamill Shows Fans How to Spot a Fake Autograph

The "Star Wars" star helps fans determine if his autograph is real or fake.

ByABC News
December 28, 2015, 5:17 PM
Mark Hamill attends the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," Dec. 16, 2015 in London.
Mark Hamill attends the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," Dec. 16, 2015 in London.
Mike Marsland/Getty Images

— -- Mark Hamill fans have another reason to love him.

The "Star Wars" actor has taken to Twitter to verify his autograph on memorabilia in order to "beat the dealers."

It all started Saturday when a fan asked him if his signature on a comic book was real or fake.

With so many forgeries out there, I'm happy to tell you that this one is REAL. Enjoy! https://t.co/UhayldDJlw

Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2015

Soon, other fans were asking him to confirm whether his signature on various items was a forgery or the real deal.

In a word- NO. I'm so sorry there's so many fans spending their hard-earned money for fraudulent signatures. #FAKE https://t.co/717Bv02ASA

Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2015

That one is REAL- go for it! (but only at a reasonable price!) #Authentic https://t.co/SxZw59MDti

Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015

The 64-year-old actor encouraged his fans to study the signatures he was authenticating on his feed so they could learn to spot the phonies.

Sadly, another fake. Look at the signatures I verified to learn to spot the forgeries for yourself. #BeatTheDealers https://t.co/HFndM0Al1Z

Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015

Memorize this REAL signature and you can start spotting the phonies yourself! #BeatTheDealers https://t.co/yB0aVXY74E

Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015

REAL: now USE THIS EXAMPLE to judge any signatures you might contemplate buying in the future. #BeatTheDealers https://t.co/hFNQwO8eVR

Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015

Asked if he was getting tired of repeating himself, Hamill said no.

Because I owe it to all true fans to protect them from being victimized by dishonest dealers! #FightFraud #FansRule https://t.co/aXk6zBMCAs

Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015

But he was a bit embarrassed by some of the jokes he made alongside his signature years ago.

Sorry to admit it's REAL. (Seemed funny at the time... what was I thinking'?) #BeatTheDealers #BadGag https://t.co/plKF9hGaPD

Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015

Hamill recently reprised his role as Luke Skywalker in the latest installment of the series.

The Walt Disney Co. owns ABC News and Lucasfilm, which produced "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

Soon, other fans were asking him to confirm whether his signature on various items was a forgery or the real deal.

In a word- NO. I'm so sorry there's so many fans spending their hard-earned money for fraudulent signatures. #FAKE https://t.co/717Bv02ASA

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2015

That one is REAL- go for it! (but only at a reasonable price!) #Authentic https://t.co/SxZw59MDti

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015

The 64-year-old actor encouraged his fans to study the signatures he was authenticating on his feed so they could learn to spot the phonies.

Sadly, another fake. Look at the signatures I verified to learn to spot the forgeries for yourself. #BeatTheDealers https://t.co/HFndM0Al1Z

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015

Memorize this REAL signature and you can start spotting the phonies yourself! #BeatTheDealers https://t.co/yB0aVXY74E

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015

REAL: now USE THIS EXAMPLE to judge any signatures you might contemplate buying in the future. #BeatTheDealers https://t.co/hFNQwO8eVR

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015

Asked if he was getting tired of repeating himself, Hamill said no.

Because I owe it to all true fans to protect them from being victimized by dishonest dealers! #FightFraud #FansRule https://t.co/aXk6zBMCAs

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015

But he was a bit embarrassed by some of the jokes he made alongside his signature years ago.

Sorry to admit it's REAL. (Seemed funny at the time... what was I thinking'?) #BeatTheDealers #BadGag https://t.co/plKF9hGaPD

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015

Hamill recently reprised his role as Luke Skywalker in the latest installment of the series.

The Walt Disney Co. owns ABC News and Lucasfilm, which produced \"Star Wars: The Force Awakens.\"

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