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Alternative Assistance for Precious Metal Fraud

Fraudulent coin dealers use a combination of fear, intimidation, and technical jargon to get people to make an “investment” in gold or collectible coins. Investment persons are licensed by FINRA (FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY) at https://brokercheck.finra.org. If a dealer makes representations about the investment value of their coins or claims to provide other investment advice, you can contact the following agencies:

Private Assistance

www.stopcoinfraud.org

The Numismatic Consumer Alliance is a not-for-profit organization that has helped consumers without the necessity of legal counsel.

www.bbb.org

Do not be fooled by A+ ratings by the Better Business Bureau. However, the BBB may be able to assist you if the company follows the BBB recommendations.

Federal Agencies

You can file a complaint with these Federal Agencies, but unless there is a significant number of victims and the amount is substantial, they may not pursue a timely resolution for you :

Securities and Exchange Commission

Office of Investor Education and Advocate
100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549
(800) 732-0330

www.sec.gov

Federal Trade Commission

Bureau of Consumer Protection
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580
(877) 382-4357
TTY: (866) 653-4261

www.consumer.ftc.gov

If you liquidated an IRA or other retirement account, you may also contact the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as follows:

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20581
Tel: (202) 418-5000

https://www.cftc.gov/complaint

If the coin dealer has stolen coins from you, used your credit card without authorization, or issued a check on your account, you may want to file a criminal complaint with your local police and also contact these agencies for assistance: