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I Got Warned From Ebay About Reporting Fraudulent Listings
Goldflake
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Old Post Posted 02/13/2025  03:55 am
In the last few years, I've been contacted many times with the eBay message. I've called out many counterfeits especially Perth Mint and Pamp gold bars. I've worked with Perth and Pamp many years off and on. I know Gold. I just wait awhile and start calling them out again.
EBay can threaten me all they want. When I tire of seeing counterfeits, especially 1 oz. gold bars, I'll put a last second bid of $3,500+.
I'll take the hit to save someone there cash. I never pay the corrupt seller. Then, apx. 5 days later I shoot the counterfeiter a negative feedback. I could go on and on with my call-outs, just don't have the time. Thanks, Goldflake
Forum: eCommerce | eBay, eCrater, Heritage, Paypal, Auction Houses, etc.
 
Counterfeit 1 Oz. Gold Ebay Bar
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Old Post Posted 06/23/2020  12:08 pm
Quick follow up: As of 6/23/2020

Seller of this counterfeit and other fake gold has been hit with 4 negatives
Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum
 
Counterfeit 1 Oz. Gold Ebay Bar
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Old Post Posted 06/20/2020  05:30 am
ebay. item #324196160108 sold for US $1,360.04
Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum

Counterfeit 1 Oz. Gold Ebay Bar
Goldflake
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Old Post Posted 06/19/2020  09:15 am
Hi. I just came across this counterfeit. This pic shows the simple way of finding out the counterfeit. OVER THE EDGE UNCONFORMED WEIGHT.p.s. Its being sold on ebay. item #324196160108 Some ebayer may never know its a fake.
Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum
 
Education On Fake Coins
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Old Post Posted 09/17/2018  6:56 pm
Been very busy. I just stumbled across this. Great info for anyone collecting slabbed coins.
I've been working on counterfeit gold bars and reporting to proper authorities.
Thanks to yingyang
Forum: Main Coin Forum
 
So Many Fake Out There?!
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Old Post Posted 03/19/2018  8:23 pm
Welcome to CCF.
This site may help:
https://www.fakebullion.com/index.p...lioncomadmin
Forum: Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT): Australia, New Zealand, & South Pacific (Oceania)
 
Alert Counterfeit Ebay Seller 523mongoose Pamp Suisse Gold
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Old Post Posted 10/19/2017  12:32 am
Update;
Seller has received negative feedback for $9,500 worth of counterfeit gold bars. But,
Seller has received positive feedback for $9,700 worth of most likely counterfeit gold bars

Hi CCF. I"ve been busy with Perth Mint, Pamp Suisse, and recently RCM gold bars.

If you plan to invest in gold, study, study and learn before you buy. Or you'll learn an expensive lesson later on.
Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum
 
Alert Counterfeit Ebay Seller 523mongoose Pamp Suisse Gold
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Old Post Posted 10/03/2017  01:28 am
Asked to post this:

Has sold at least $25,000+ in counterfeit gold bars recently.
Received negative feedback, but quickly refunds money to knowing eBay buyers[knows he's selling counterfeits].

Problem: Many buyers never know there fakes and leave positive feedback.
523mongoose 263241588125
http://www.ebay.com/sch/523mongoose/m.html


Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum
 
Alert Counterfeit Seller Nativepotato22 Is Now Uncle_tom13 On Ebay
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Old Post Posted 09/30/2017  6:50 pm
Asked to post this:
Seller has changed eBay ID from nativepotato22 to uncle_tom13

Has sold at least $25,000+ in counterfeit gold bars recently.
Received negative feedback, quickly changed eBay seller name.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/uncle_tom1...mplete=1&
Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum
 
Alert Ebay Seller Illinois63 Counterfeit Perth Mint Gold Multiple Sales
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Old Post Posted 09/22/2017  11:27 pm
Seller back. Sold 3. Now has at least 5 more up. Including counterfeit 1 oz. Pamp Suisse gold bar.
Wake up people.
Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum
 
Counterfeit Perth Mint Gold Bullion Bars Exposed Pics Directly From China
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Old Post Posted 09/22/2017  11:24 pm
re: usdollar75 Welcome to CCF.
I'm just talking about eBay U.S.A. Check out this seller. Just sold 3 for $3,000. Got another 6 up.
illinois63 http://www.ebay.com/sch/illinois63/m.html

Some day it will be time for eBay buyers to cash out.
Forum: Numismatic Crime
 
Alert Ebay Seller Illinois63 Counterfeit Perth Mint Gold Multiple Sales
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Old Post Posted 09/13/2017  11:19 pm
Seller illinois63 is back at it again.
Don't waste your money. At least 3 counterfeit Perth Mint gold bars up. Value $3,000+
https://www.ebay.com/sch/illinois63/m.html
222642790681
322738475942
222642785133

I can't tell if his 1889-cc Morgan Silver Dollar 222642755845 is a fake.
Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum
 
Fake Perth Mint Gold Bars Showing Up On Ebay [see Pics]
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Old Post Posted 08/31/2017  2:31 pm
Asked to repost this info by international inspectors.
Here is the exact letter I got back from Perth Mint for CertiCard Security Case 1 oz. Assay Cards. Holds true for 5 gram, 10g, 20g also. And I quote the Senior Customer Services Officer.

Quote:
"The bars with the wording CertiCard Security Case on the front do not have a 'letter' in front of the bar number on the back.These cars [sic cards] have the letter A in front of the number. So definitely do not purchase."

Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum

Perth Mint Gold Certicard Assay Counterfeits Showing Up [see Pics.]
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Old Post Posted 08/28/2017  11:48 pm
On Aug. 24th. 2 just sold on eBay for $1,300 each.
On Aug. 30th. you can win one for yourself.

eBay seller neocardinia365
Item: 322674198656
https://www.ebay.com/sch/neocardinia365/m.html
Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum
 
Perth Mint Gold Certicard Assay Counterfeits Showing Up [see Pics.]
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Old Post Posted 08/23/2017  11:03 pm
This is a warning to anyone buying Perth Mint gold.

All CertiCard Assay Perth Mint gold bars are fake if serial number starts with Letter A
See pics below of a counterfeit 1 ounce Perth Gold bar produced in China. 5g, 10g, 20g are also fakes.

Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum
 
Counterfeit Perth Mint Gold 1 Oz Bar Seller Johnnyskullz
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Old Post Posted 07/28/2017  9:57 pm
Just a quick update:

Caught by authorities
Not a registered user anymore
Forum: Precious Metals and Bullion - Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum
 
E-Bay Sellers Who Do Not Accept Returns .
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Old Post Posted 06/13/2017  4:11 pm
Plenty of eBay sellers will not accept returns. WHY? I'll answer that:

Many of them are selling counterfeit items. They don't want it sent back to their actual home or business.
They don't want authorities at their door with hand cuffs.
That's why they advertise NO-RETURNS.
Forum: eCommerce | eBay, eCrater, Heritage, Paypal, Auction Houses, etc.
 
Alert NGC 1982 Gold Panda Counterfeit Ebay Seller Illinois63
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Old Post Posted 06/07/2017  8:53 pm
Item has been sold for $3,110. eBay item 322454405250
But, not too late to warn others of counterfeit NGC slabbed coins.
Now, this seller has sold well over $10,000 in fake gold and silver.
Reporting to eBay is useless.

When does eBay contact authorities? Better yet, contact buyers?
Is this not a felony?

Seller illinois63
http://www.ebay.com/sch/illinois63/..LH_Auction=1






Forum: Third Party Coin Grading (TPG): PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG, ETC.
 
Counterfeit Perth Mint Gold Bullion Bars Exposed Pics Directly From China
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Old Post Posted 06/01/2017  9:23 pm
Time to repost this:
They will be showing up for years to come.
Counterfeit sellers, who know they are China fakes.
Buyers trying to re-coop their loses, relisting them as authentic.
Here's a 5 gram counterfeit recently sold on eBay. You have to shake your head. Who in their right mind would buy it?
eBay item 222523797421 sold by dcoy6313 a 100% feedback seller


Forum: Numismatic Crime
 
My First Gold Gold Coin.
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Old Post Posted 05/15/2017  7:08 pm
Great find. Way to go!

But what is that gold speck on your finger to the right of coin?
Are you panning gold also?
Forum: Ancient, Greek, Roman, and Medieval Coins
 


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