Scammers target seniors, steal $100M+ through gold bar scheme
Scammers are targeting seniors with a gold bar scheme, stealing over $100 million.
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- Scam alert: Crypto/Gold fraudulent investment in Twin Tiers WETM · 1d ago
- NYSP Warns of Scams Involving Purchasing Gold Bars WENY News · 1d ago
- Scam alert: Crypto/Gold fraudulent investment in Twin Tiers Yahoo · 1d ago
- State Police warn of gold and cryptocurrency scam targeting older adults WHEC.com · 1d ago
- Two men accused of posing as federal agents arrested after allegedly targeting 85-year-old in $200K gold scam Fox News · 1d ago
- Scammers target seniors, steal $100M+ through gold bar scheme ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 1d ago
What happened
Scammers are targeting seniors with a gold bar scheme. The New York State Police and multiple news outlets have issued warnings about this fraudulent activity. The scam involves criminals posing as federal agents to trick older adults into purchasing gold bars. Two men were arrested after allegedly targeting an 85-year-old victim in a $200,000 gold scam.
The scheme has reportedly resulted in over $100 million in losses. The New York State Police and local news outlets have issued warnings about the scam. The FBI and local law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the incidents. The scale of the scam is not yet fully known.
The FBI and local law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the incidents. The public is advised to be cautious of unsolicited offers involving gold bars or cryptocurrency investments.
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Questions people are asking
What is the gold bar scam?
The gold bar scam involves criminals posing as federal agents to trick older adults into purchasing gold bars.
How much money has been stolen through this scam?
The scam has reportedly resulted in over $100 million in losses.
What actions are being taken to address this scam?
The FBI and local law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the incidents. The public is advised to be cautious of unsolicited offers involving gold bars or cryptocurrency investments.
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