Socal Man Scammed Out Of $21k After Buying Counterfeit/Fake Gold From Craigslist Seller

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coin rejector Pillar of the Community United States 2834 Posts	Posted 11/13/2023 3:48 pm This one popped up in my news feed & thought I'd share. Moral of the story.... buyer beware, always! https://abc7.com/redlands-gold-scam...st/14048333/ Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 11/13/2023 4:04 pm Yikes! Craigslist is not really the right venue for bullion purchases. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 11/13/2023 4:37 pm Tuition at it's finest. You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/13/2023 4:46 pm Scary stuff for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19126 Posts	Posted 11/13/2023 5:47 pm Cool description... Police are now searching for the suspect, who is described as a 6-foot tall man with tattoos on both arms and poor dental hygiene. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 11/14/2023 09:05 am That does not really narrow it down, not around my area at least. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Sharks Pillar of the Community Canada 1761 Posts	Posted 11/14/2023 11:47 am Who in their right mind would fork over 21K for gold without getting it checked first. Quote: "Anyone with information is asked to call Redlands police at ....." I'll bet their phone lines are busy, given that description of the suspect. Edited by Sharks 11/14/2023 11:51 am Report this Post to the Staff
psuman08 Pillar of the Community United States 1760 Posts	Posted 11/14/2023 4:08 pm Hmm, if I were looking to buy $20K in PMs after looking in the closest dark alley I would check Craigslist. My goodness! Report this Post to the Staff
hfjacinto Pillar of the Community United States 7273 Posts	Posted 11/15/2023 08:07 am I just purchased $20K of gold from Nigeria, I wonder when I'll get it? They said they were overnighting it. My Slabbed Dansco 7070 with Gold Page My Slabbed IHC Set My Slabbed 20th Century Type Set Edited by hfjacinto 11/15/2023 08:08 am Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 11/15/2023 09:37 am Quote: Who in their right mind would fork over 21K for gold without getting it checked first. Someone who thought they were getting $50k worth of gold, for example. Getting it checked would risk the seller discovering they were getting royally ripped off (in the mind of the greedy buyer). Craigslist seller: I just inherited these 25 1 ounce gold bars. I know nothing about gold bars. What will you offer me? Greedy buyer: How about $21,000. Craigslist seller: Really, that much? You got a deal. I only take cash. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
MrPink2018 Pillar of the Community United States 2460 Posts	Posted 11/15/2023 10:56 pm oof!! Quote: 6-foot tall man with tattoos on both arms and poor dental hygiene. a common sight in kw. Report this Post to the Staff
glenmorenee Valued Member United States 311 Posts	Posted 11/17/2023 4:33 pm From the news segment they were all Pamp and Perth gold bars in "original" packaging so that was enough to fool the buyer. Shouldn't be too hard to find 6' guy (less than 15% pop) and with tats on both arms, but cash is gone. Report this Post to the Staff
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Socal Man Scammed Out Of $21k After Buying Fake Gold From Craigslist Seller