SAN ANTONIO – Kerrville police are warning people about a counterfeit gold scam after a person was arrested for trying to sell fake gold.
In a Facebook post on Monday, police said the suspect tried to sell counterfeit gold to a local business, but employees realized it was fake. The suspect, who wasn’t named, was arrested on Monday.
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“Fortunately the business had the means to check before buying,” the post states.
Police are recommending those who recently purchased gold to take it to a jeweler to verify it. People can contact KPD if the gold turns out to be fake.
Police said the case is under investigation.