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Social engineering: How to protect yourself from scams

Silver News Posted on April 22, 2025 by MJApril 22, 2025

Received a text from an unknown number claiming to be your bank alerting you of potential fraud? It may be a social engineering scam. Through texting, email or social media, it’s now easier than ever for scammers to obtain your … Continue reading →

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How to Help Protect Yourself Against Smishing Scams | Ally

Silver News Posted on September 16, 2024 by MJSeptember 16, 2024

  Use these tips to help prevent falling for text message scams, also known as smishing. Source: How to Help Protect Yourself Against Smishing Scams | Ally

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Arrest of Scammer Shows Importance of Using Reputable Dealer

Silver News Posted on February 19, 2024 by MJFebruary 19, 2024

In a case that illustrates the paramount importance of purchasing and selling precious metals through a well-established and reputable dealer, a North Carolina man was arrested for selling phony rhodium, as well as scamming someone out of $210,000 of the same. … Continue reading →

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Buyer Beware

Silver News Posted on July 12, 2023 by MJJuly 12, 2023

This was released by the All Engelhard Collectors site for notification to all collectors about current events which have occurred regarding the collecting community. Last week, one of our core collectors purchased the item below on eBay after a seemingly … Continue reading →

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Massive FAKE Silver Scam Operation – BUYER BEWARE

Silver News Posted on May 18, 2023 by MJMay 18, 2023

Silver Dragons talks about all of the fake silver that is now flooding into the bullion marketplace. This massive silver scam has been going on for years, but it is getting worse. The new fake silver coins are much better … Continue reading →

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NGC Secures Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Order in Coin Tampering Case

Silver News Posted on March 29, 2023 by MJMarch 29, 2023

Those who seek to undermine the integrity of NGC certification will be pursued aggressively, as this case demonstrates. The scheme NGC initiated the legal action when it was made aware of an apparent scheme to sell coins misrepresented as being … Continue reading →

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Beware of scams in 2023 “Gold Rush,” warns Professional Numismatists Guild

Silver News Posted on February 21, 2023 by MJFebruary 21, 2023

With gold prices now holding above $1,900 an ounce and silver at about $23, investors in the market to buy physical gold or silver should prudently take the time to shop around to avoid overpaying for purchases. They should also … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing, Precious Metals, Publications, Scams, Security | Tagged Counterfeiting, Investments, Security, special interests | Leave a reply

How to Avoid Holiday Mail Fraud

Silver News Posted on December 18, 2020 by MJDecember 18, 2020

Local banks are notifying their customers to take caution and protect your personal assets. With more people staying at home and ordering online instead of shopping in person, thieves have more of an incentive than ever to target your mailbox. … Continue reading →

Posted in Scams, Security, Uncategorized, US Postal Service | Tagged Holidays, scams, Security, Themed, US Postal Service | Leave a reply

Are you giving too much (data) during the holidays?

Silver News Posted on December 16, 2020 by MJDecember 16, 2020

Steve Jurczak has recently written an article for Carbonite about the Holiday season and what to watch out for.  The commentary states that more and more of us are doing our shopping online, especially this year due to the COVID … Continue reading →

Posted in Publications, Scams, Security, Shipping, Uncategorized | Tagged Checks, computers, Guides, Holidays, special interests, Themed | Leave a reply

Top Data Protection Concerns for Back to (Virtual) School in 2020

Silver News Posted on September 3, 2020 by MJSeptember 3, 2020

This selected piece is related to many different applications relating to computer usage and the internet.  However, as the 2020 Back to School season begins, a lot of us will probably have to make some adjustments ­­— not least of … Continue reading →

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