Facebook Scammers

Discussion

• Always verify the seller, especially when premium items like a 1937 George VI Proof Sovereign are involved. Its numismatic value makes it a prime target for fakes.
• Saw a 1oz silver Britannia for £25 the other day; alarm bells went off instantly. How do you tell the realistic fakes from the obvious ones?
• Always verify the weight, Pete. Numismatic value just means someone's paid for a story.
• Used to think I could spot a deal anywhere. Ended up almost getting stung; now all my metals are securely vaulted, never meet strangers.
• Almost paid silly money for a 'rare' proof sovereign on FB; thankfully, I realised the mint mark was off. Always verify those specific details.
• Proper scary! I thought buying off eBay was dodgy enough, but with gold now over £3k, I'm practically sleeping on my stack!
• Those lists are vital, but remember they adapt; nearly fell for a clever fake 'deal' last year from a seemingly solid private seller.
• Wouldn't catch 'em trying to flog a monster box on Marketplace. The sheer weight probably deters half of 'em.
• Facebook's a wild west, isn't it? Much easier to stick to Sovereigns and Britannias; less need to consult scammer lists for those beauties.
• Saw a mate lose a hefty sum for a fake 1oz gold Royal Mint Britannia once. Vetting sellers is crucial, never trust a bargain.