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Scam of the day – February 23, 2026 – FBI Warns of Rising Gold Bar Scams Targeting Seniors: How the Scheme Works and How to Stay Safe

by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 22, 2026 | Scam of the day

Last Fall, I told you that the Boston office of the FBI had issued a warning scams involving people lured under false pretenses to cash in their savings, buy gold bars and deliver the gold to scammers. According to recent FBI figures this scam is getting worse with...

scams involving gold bar purchases and fake federal agents

Scam of the day – February 23, 2026 – FBI Warns of Rising Gold Bar Scams Targeting Seniors: How the Scheme Works and How to Stay Safe

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