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Voice Phishing Scams Exploit Gold Trading to Launder Money

Voice Phishing Scams Exploit Gold Trading to Launder Money

First seen 8 Feb 2026, 21:48 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Voice phishing scams are increasingly using direct gold trades to launder money, prompting a consumer alert from the Financial Supervisory Service at the 'Caution' level. Scammers impersonate authorities and exploit the rise in gold prices and online trading platforms. A recent case involved a victim who unknowingly sold gold for money stolen from another victim of voice phishing.

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2026-02-01
Financial Supervisory Service issues consumer alert on voice phishing
Recent
Victim sells gold to scammer posing as buyer's son
Recent
Payment confirmed as stolen from voice phishing victim

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