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NEUTRAL STABLE GOLD

Fraudsters exploit consumer trust in major brands by impersonating tech support and directing victims to purchase gold as a purported safekeeping measure against hacking threats

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FIRST SEENJul 23, 2026
LAST SEENJul 23, 2026
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Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (1 article). Watching for it to gain traction.

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SOURCE EVIDENCE

"Scammers often persuade victims to grant remote access to their computers, log into online bank accounts, or transfer cash, wire funds, buy gold bars, or convert money into cryptocurrency under the guise of 'safekeeping' or 'fixing the breach.'"

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