Gold IRA Scams & Red Flags

Precious metals are legitimate assets, but investment pitches can still be deceptive. The FTC warns against urgency, guaranteed outcomes and easy-money claims.

Warning signs

• Promises of guaranteed or nearly risk-free returns.
• Pressure to act immediately because of a crisis or deadline.
• Unclear product prices or refusal to provide written terms.
• Claims that an unusual storage structure unquestionably avoids IRA rules.
• Pressure to buy expensive collectible or “exclusive” coins without a clear investment rationale.

Protect yourself

Slow down, compare written prices, verify the business independently, understand custody/storage and read the applicable IRS rules before transferring retirement assets.

Use our company-selection checklist.