The Guardian
Gold Bar Scam Proves the Only Thing Shinier Than Gold Is a Con Artist's Pitch
Scammers are trading in gold bars, and New York's AG is telling seniors to hang up, not hand over their savings.
2026-08-08
The Guardian
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