ACT Policing is appealing for information regarding the sale of counterfeit gold bullion on social media following recent reports to police.

Between 20 and 28 June (2024) police received three reports of a scam involving the sale of purported gold bullion on Facebook Marketplace.

In all three matters, the victims made contact with the seller who then arranged to meet them at various locations in the Gungahlin area to complete the sale.

The seller produced receipts from the Perth Mint as proof the gold bars were legitimate, but these were later found to be fraudulent.

The victims later took the gold bars to be independently appraised only to be told the items were either copper or gold-plated plastic.

Police executed a search warrant at a Taylor residence on 7 July (2024) and seized counterfeit products and almost $3000 in cash suspected of being the proceeds of crime.

An 18-year-old man will be charged and face court at a later date in relation to the fraud.

Anyone with information that could assist, or any other victim of this scam who has not yet contacted police, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote reference 7785464. Information can be provided anonymously.

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