All that glitters is not gold: Edmonton police warn of precious metal scam
EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton are warning the public of an offer that is definitely not worth its weight in gold.
Investigators say they got wind late last year of counterfeit gold bars being sold to residents and merchants across the city.
Const. Robert Wellon says it’s difficult to tell at first glance whether the bars are real or fake, but testing has shown that they are nothing more than copper plated in gold.
They are professionally packaged and have an official-looking stamp on them.