Garfield Refining, one of Pennsylvania’s oldest precious metals refineries, presents actionable ways to avoid gold scams for people looking to buy or sell gold. www.garfieldrefining.com

1. General Information About
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
BUYING & SELLING GOLD

2. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BUYING & SELLING GOLD
Insist on SEEING the
CERTIFICATION.

3. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BUYING & SELLING GOLD
Confirm there is a
RETURN POLICY.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BUYING & SELLING GOLD
Demand only
STAMPED
& MINTED
precious metal
products for small
amounts.

5. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BUYING & SELLING GOLD
Analyze the encapsulation,
also known as the
“SLABBING.”
Make sure the slabbing
and the coin go together.

6. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BUYING & SELLING GOLD
Before finalizing
the sale, contact the
CFTC (http://cftc.gov)
or other consumer
protection authorities.
Ask a representative
if the store/buyer
has a record.
Check the Seller’s
Registration. If
you’re dealing with
a broker, investigate
to see if he or she is
registered with the
National Futures
Association’s website:
http://nfa.futures.org
Review dealer’s
rating in the
Better Business
Bureau.

7. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BUYING & SELLING GOLD
CHECK HOW LONG
YOUR GOLD DEALER
HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS.
The longer the history,
the more likely you’re dealing
with a legitimate company.

8. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BUYING & SELLING GOLD
Be cautious about
where the dealer
claims to store your
gold so they do
not charge you
STORAGE
FEES.

9. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BUYING & SELLING GOLD
Review if
the dealer is
involved in
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
and assists
LAW ENFORCEMENT.

10. CONNECT WITH US:
www.GarfieldRefining.com • www.facebook.com/GarfieldRefining • www.twitter.com/GarfieldGold
Find out more ways to protect yourself
against gold scams:
GarfieldRefining.com/Gold-Scam-Prevention
THANK YOU!