Top 5 Gold Scams: How to Identify & Avoid Getting Ripped Off
Learn the top gold scams, red flags, and what to do now. Expert checklists for fake dealer websites, counterfeit coins, gas-station gold scam, and gold-bar courier scams.
Three Coin Collecting Scams to Avoid - CoinWeek
Jan 14, 2025 · There are many reputable dealers in the rare coin industry--but frauds are out there. Here are three coin scams you should avoid.
Washington woman’s life savings wiped out by gold coin scam
Feb 15, 2025 · — After a stellar career as a social worker and mental health program manager for the state of Washington, 73-year-old Barb Putnam, of Olympia, has lost the majority of her life savings …
As Gold Prices Rise, a New Scam Is Targeting Retirees
Dec 18, 2025 · Known as the “gold bar” government impersonation scam, the scheme draws in unsuspecting elderly, retired, and vulnerable people. The scam often begins with people pretending …
Gold Scammer List: 2026 Fraudsters to Know About
Jan 12, 2026 · As gold maintains its reputation as a stable investment, it becomes imperative to navigate this sector with awareness and vigilance. In this article we’ll shine a light on the various facets of gold …
Don’t Let Precious Metal Scams Fool You - fmfcu.org
Counterfeit Gold Bars and Coins: Fraudsters sell gold-plated or tungsten-filled bars and coins made to look genuine. These fakes often come with forged certificates and realistic packaging to deceive buyers.
'Gold Grifters': Inside the growing scam using couriers to ...
Feb 25, 2025 · As the value of gold surges, grifters have turned their sights to securing more of the precious metal in a growing scheme that defrauded Americans of some $126 million in 2024, …