LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A New York man is being accused of stealing $555,892 worth of gold bars from a Lancaster County resident.
According to the Ephrata Police Department, an elderly resident reported to police the theft of $555,892 worth of gold bars in April 2025. An investigation revealed that in March, individuals were able to gain access to the victim’s computer and convince them to turn their lifetime investment accounts into gold.
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Police said the scammers told the victim someone was attempting to withdraw money from their accounts, and advised the victim to purchase gold bars and turn them over to federal employees…