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Gold Bar Scam Targets Seniors | Washington DC News
A 29-year-old man from Gaithersburg, Maryland, has been arrested in a chilling gold bar scam targeting senior citizens in northern Virginia. Con artists used fake pop-up alerts to lure victims into calling a fraudulent “Apple Support” line, then posed as fraud investigators to convince seniors to move their money into “safe” accounts — only to demand they convert cash into gold bars. Authorities warn this is part of a larger operation with more victims likely out there. Legitimate agencies like the Federal Reserve never ask for gold, crypto, or gift cards to protect your money — and never…
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