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Wisconsin Woman Loses $433K in Gold Scam | Seattle News
A Wisconsin woman lost $433,000 and racked up $30,000 in debt after falling for a terrifyingly convincing scam that locked her computer, impersonated her bank and government agencies, and convinced her to buy $130,000 worth of gold coins—all while trapping her in silence with a non-disclosure agreement. Scammers preyed on her decades of hard-earned savings, pushing her to liquidate assets, withdraw cash, buy gift cards, and even invest in Bitcoin. The Better Business Bureau warns others: if someone pressures you to buy gold, move money, or meet a courier, stop immediately. Mary’s case is one…
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