Man held at gun point $25,000 in gold and silver bullion stolen

[Silverlicious]

Just a quick note to see if anyone hear of this happening. Here's the link to an article:

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/m...00-of-bullion-at-gunpoint-20121214-2bdcf.html

Can I make a few suggestions for people on here:

1. Be careful what you write in forums regards your little hidey holes, etc. You think you are anonymous but you are not.
2. Get a PO Box for purchases to be sent
3. If you do store at home, get a peep hole and never answer the door if you don't know who it is (even better, install an intercom and ask the person to state their business)
4. If you must keep your bullion in your own possession, it is better to store with a family member who does not participate in online forums or store with someone else who you trust
5. Install a cheap CCTV camera at your front and rear doors
6. Insure your metals - when the price rises, these robberies will only increase so be alert
7. Don't brag to anyone about your metals
8. Better to try not to convince friends of buying metals (then they know you have them) and if you ever fall out one day, then... you don't know who else they know, perhaps some unsavoury types. If you must give advice, then say, I stack, but tell them you always store your bullion in safety deposit box, etc

While these forums are great for sharing info, etc, they are also a great tool for professional thieves so don't be paranoid, but be on your guard. BTW - if the victim is a member here, sorry to hear of your loss.

Adios

 

[RhythmDoctor]

Already covered on Another thread, and given the sensitive nature of the incident, I've reported it to admin.

Nothing personal mate, but the less this gets repeated the better...

 

[House]

It was posted in the General Discussion earlier

http://forums.silverstackers.com/to...s-steal-25000-of-bullion-at-gunpoint-vic.html

Still good and succinct points, especially the PO Box one.

 

[Silverlicious]

It was posted in the General Discussion earlier

http://forums.silverstackers.com/to...s-steal-25000-of-bullion-at-gunpoint-vic.html

Still good and succinct points, especially the PO Box one.

Thanks for the heads up. Did a search and couldn't find anything. Well hopefully the points might stick with a few readers. We are a community and we need to look out for eachother.

 

[Silverlicious]

Already covered on Another thread, and given the sensitive nature of the incident, I've reported it to admin.

Nothing personal mate, but the less this gets repeated the better...

All good mate. I don't take things personally very often and understand about limited coverage, particularly given the guy is a member.