New York authorities warn about gold bar scam targeting older adults
New York authorities are warning of a new scam targeting older adults with fake gold bars.
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New York authorities have issued warnings about a scam targeting older adults involving fake gold bars. The Attorney General's office alerted New Yorkers to the scam, providing tips to protect accounts. The warnings came after a similar incident in Washington, DC, where two individuals attempted to scam an 85-year-old man out of over $200,000 in gold bars.
The scam involves convincing victims that their money is at risk, then asking for large sums in gold bars. The Baltimore Sun detailed the DC incident, where the victim was targeted through a fake Microsoft pop-up. The scam's method of approach is not yet clear.
The current state of the investigation is not specified. The Attorney General's office has offered tips to protect accounts, but specific details on the scam's prevention or the ongoing investigation are not yet available.
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AG alerts New Yorkers to 'gold bar scams,' offers tips to protect accounts13wham.com · 52d ago
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New York police warn seniors a fake Microsoft pop-up can end in a gold bar scamyahoo.com · 52d ago
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2 accused of trying to scam over $200K in gold bars from 85-year-old man in DCBaltimore Sun · 52d ago
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The obvious questions
What is the gold bar scam?
The gold bar scam involves convincing victims, particularly older adults, that their money is at risk. Scammers then ask for large sums in gold bars.
Who is being targeted by this scam?
Older adults are the primary targets of this scam.
What steps have been taken to address the scam?
The Attorney General's office in New York has alerted residents to the scam and offered tips to protect accounts.
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