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I don't know which ones are fake. I'm no expert. I'm only saying the ones I have I know are real due to their age, source, and quality. These pics match with what I've seen as authentic. My intent is so you can use them for reference.

I bought a bunch of fake Sanken transistors from a reputable supplier even after I told them how to spot fakes (Chinese writing on the box was a clue). These transistors rated at 17A blew at 1A. I was able to return them. I have a policy at eBay. If it doesn't say it is... it isn't. If they don't say it's NOT scratched... it is scratched.  Notice the wording of the eBay ads. Genuine, OEM (meaningless) Panasonic (copies?). Matsushita?  I wasn't aware of the trident logo being valid.  

The underscoring and size of the code is what caught my attention as POSSIBLY being a way to spot fakes. All the same date code isn't valid for mine as they all came from the same batch.
#2
I have a bunch of MN3007's I bought from Gibson Guitars in 1996 and they probably bought then in 1992 or earlier. They look exactly like the top chip in your pictures. ALL the others look very suspect. Notice the size of the date code. Which number is smaller and which has the score line and is it on top or bottom. Also the Matushita parts have that embossed relief.

Dave