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Martin County deputy stops $600,000 gold bar scam targeting senior

Martin County deputy stops $600,000 gold bar scam targeting senior

A Martin County senior nearly lost $600,000 in a gold bar scam, but was able to get his money returned through the efforts of a Martin County Sheriff's Office deputy. The victim was told by someone claiming to represent the victim's financial institution that the victim's bank account was compromised and the safest way to protect his

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