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Verified Fraudulent Investment Platform

This platform is not registered with the SEC or CFTC. Report to the FBI at ic3.gov if victimized.

Gold-start.com

Fraudulent Investment Platform

HIGH

Associated URL (DO NOT VISIT)

https://gold-start.com

Scam Methodology

Pig Butchering: Victim contacted via text by a woman claiming to have a relative who could help invest in crypto and gold options. Victim drained retirement account. Loss: $35K+. Source: DFPI CA Scam Tracker (2025).

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What To Do If You Were Targeted

  1. 1.Stop all transfers immediately.
  2. 2.Contact your bank or wire transfer service to attempt a recall.
  3. 3.File a complaint with the FBI IC3 at ic3.gov.
  4. 4.Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  5. 5.Report to your state's securities regulator via nasaa.org.
  6. 6.Contact the CFTC at cftc.gov/complaint for crypto-related fraud.
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