Police Recover $100,000 in Gold Scam East Hampton police successfully thwarted a gold scam operation, arresting two men posing as a Homeland Security agent to deceive a local resident. The fraudulent scheme involved convincing the resident they owed a substantial debt payable in gold. Police Chief Dennis Woessner reported that after launching a fraud investigation on April 4, officers conducted an undercover sting at the resident’s home, capturing the suspects during their attempt to collect the gold. More than $100,000 in gold was recovered and returned to the victim. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Asian Gold Demand Surges Despite Near-Record Prices READ MORE Gold's Ascent Towards $3,000 READ MORE Gold Poised for Third Quarterly Gain as Investors Await US Inflation Data READ MORE Moderate Inflation Easing Keeps Fed's Interest Rate Cuts on Hold READ MORE Inside Job at Toronto Airport Leads to $16.5 Million Gold and Cash Heist READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment