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As part of our ongoing efforts to help credit unions raise awareness about fraud and scams, a new video has been produced for social media to warn consumers about the growing prevalence of precious metal scams.
According to the FBI’s Boston Division, gold bar scams are costing victims millions. The FBI offered these tips on their website for preventing precious metal scams:
- The U.S. government and legitimate businesses will never ask you to purchase gold or other precious metals.
- Limit what you post online. Never disclose your home address or agree to meet strangers to deliver cash or precious metals.
- Don’t click unsolicited pop-ups on your computer, links sent via texts, or links and attachments embedded in emails from unknown or spoofed senders.
- Don’t call unknown telephone numbers shown in pop-ups, texts, or emails.
- Don’t download software at the request of unknown individuals.
- Don’t let unknown individuals access your computer.
You can use some or all of these tips when sharing our new video on your social channels. Helping raise awareness about these threats is key to stopping fraud.