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They Told Victims to Leave Gold in a Public Park... Here’s What Happened

Oct 24, 2026 #silver #gold #preciousmetals
This is one of the strangest and most bizarre gold scams ever uncovered! In Norway and around the world, fraudsters are convincing victims to purchase physical gold, drive out to a forest or public park, and leave it on the ground for safe keeping—only for it to vanish instantly. We break down how these psychological manipulation and "pig butchering" romance tactics work, why physical gold's anonymity makes it a prime target for criminals, and how you can protect your wealth and your loved ones from falling victim to financial fraud.


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Scam victims leave gold in forest in growing Norwegian fraud​

1 day ago · Norwegians were scammed by believing that their gold would be protected by others while left out in the wild.

People in Norway are buying gold and leaving it in forests, and ... - MSN​

The scam has led Finans Norge, which represents Norway’s financial services industry, to warn the public. Several bank customers …
 
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