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Buyer beware: Gold scam reported in area
fake gold con
Scammers have been targeting the Central Valley area pretending to be stranded motorists in need of gas money and willing to sell their “18K gold” jewelry, which authorities said has been proven to be fake (Photo contributed by the CHP).
The California Highway Patrol is warning people that a con involving individuals selling “gold” jewelry to try and make gas money is happening in the region.