It's by and large an electronic system. There is no way to determine who purchased counterfeit shares unless the share transferral was an actual counterfeit certificate that changes hands. The vast majority bought electronically so where is the proof that you or I or anyone bought counterfeit shares. Mine are real, Scottrade has told me so repeatedly. They have also told me they cannot get certs, but they are real.
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