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Wisconsin Woman Loses $433K to Gold Scam | Milwaukee News
A Wisconsin woman lost $433,000 and racked up $30,000 in debt after falling for a sophisticated scam that impersonated government officials and the Better Business Bureau. Lured by a fake ad, she was pressured into buying $131,000 worth of gold coins, signing NDAs, and isolating herself from help—all while scammers set up fake accounts and documents. She wasn’t alone: three other victims recently lost nearly $3 million through similar gold “safekeeping” schemes. Scammers exploit fear and urgency, forcing victims to withdraw cash, buy gift cards, and even Bitcoin. With police investigating and…
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