NCIC News

E-mail Crime Alert Helps Solve Cold Case

ncic — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 07:42:47 -0700

An e-mail crime alert sent out by the Numismatic Crime Information Center assisted in solving a year long cold case being investigated by the Putnam County Sheriff’s office.

Arrest Made in J&J Coin & Jewelry Robbery

ncic — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:02:09 -0700

Police acting on a tip have taken into custody a suspect in the robbery of J&J Coins and Jewelry in Hammond, Indiana.

$5000 Reward offered in Hammond, Indiana Coin Shop Robbery

ncic — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:06:37 -0700

A $5,000 reward is being offered for the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for the robbery at J&J Coins in Hammond, Indiana.

Numismatic Crime Information Center joins R.I.O.T

ncic — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:38:02 -0700

The Numismatic Crime Information Center has joined the Robbery Investigator’s Association of Texas as a means to disseminate information and provide a resource for the investigation of numismatic crim

Colorado Coin Dealer Accused of Taking $2.4 Million from Customers

ncic — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:59:36 -0700

A Colorado coin dealer is accused of taking $2.4 million from customers without delivering coins.

Coin Shop Owner Shot During Robbery

ncic — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:13:41 -0700

A Kansas coin shop owner was shot during an attempted robbery. The suspect was shot multiple times.

Minnesota Attorney General Sues Coin Dealer

ncic — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:07:04 -0700

Attorney General Swanson files a lawsuit against Guardian Gold & Silver.

Abilene Gold & Silver C0-0wner Shot and Killed by Police

ncic — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:00:44 -0700

The co-owner of Abilene Gold & Silver in Abilene , Texas was fatally shot by police while serving a search warrant.

Hotel Locks Secure????

ncic — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:55:33 -0700

The following articles describes how your hotel room lock can be compromised.

Burglars Target Indian-Americans Gold

ncic — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:35:07 -0700

Irving, Texas police are investigating home burglaries of Indian-Americans. Suspects are targeting gold.

Gold & Silver Seller Charged with Internet Swindle

ncic — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:53:19 -0700

The owner of Global Gold and Metals faces a single charge of mail fraud.

"America Now" TV show features Numismatic Crime Information Center

ncic — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:17:34 -0700

“America Now” TV show hosted by Leeza Gibbons features the Numismatic Crime Information Center in a story “Protecting your coin collection from thieves”.

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Hit Man Hired to Kill U.S. District Judge

ncic — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:44:41 -0700

Joseph Romano who owned Last Quarter Coin , American Coin Company Inc. and All American Coin Inc. is now being charged with conspiring to kill a U.S. District Judge.

Coin Dealer Arrested for Buying Stolen Property

ncic — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:30:26 -0700

James Coello, who operates North Shore coins, has been arrested for buying stolen property from undercover police.

Man Steals $100,000 Collection

ncic — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:03:22 -0700

A man steals a $100,000 and spends it on pizza.

Victim of Taunton, Mass Coin Theft Says He was Followed

ncic — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:59:41 -0700

A 58 yr old man was the victim of theft after a coin show in Auburn.

$100,000 Dollar Reward Offered for 1870cc $20 Liberty Double Eagle

ncic — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:30:44 -0700

The Numismatic Crime Information Center has been authorized to offer a $100,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the 1870-CC $20 Liberty NGC AU58 stolen October 17th, 2011 from a Brin

Man Charged with selling stolen coins

ncic — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:15:20 -0700

Lake City, Florida Investigators have arrested Damien T. Morgan for selling coins taken in a burglary.

Thieves steal Grandmother's Coin Collection valued at $100,000

ncic — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:25:50 -0700

A Woodland, Washington Grandmother said thieves stole her coin collection valued at more than $100,000.

Numismatic Crime Investigations Seminar October 18, 2012

ncic — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:15:08 -0700

The Numismatic Crime Information Center will be conducting a Free seminar on Numismatic Crime Investigations (Coins, Paper Money, Gold&Silver and Precious Metals) on October 18,2012 in Dallas, Texas.

Elderly Target of Investment Scam

ncic — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:50:23 -0700

West Palm Beach police have arrested a suspect in a gold and silver scam .

Identity Theft Tips

ncic — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:25:48 -0700

Each year, up to 9 million Americans are victims of identity theft. Since businesses often collect customer and employee names, addresses, and even highly sensitive

Precious Metals Dealer Arrested

ncic — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 07:37:22 -0700

Greenville County, South Carolina Sheriff’s office has arrested the owner of Palmetto Precious Metals for ripping off clients.

Detecting Counterfeit Currency

ncic — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:59:07 -0700

Business owners and employees should be aware of the increasing quality of counterfeit currency.

Expert Gives Tips on Buying Gold & Silver From Unkown Dealers

ncic — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:59:35 -0700

Mike Fuljenz provides tips on buying gold and silver.

Man Steals Quarter of a Million Dollars in Coins

ncic — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:13:42 -0700

Jefferson County Sheriff’s investigators are looking for a man that stole the savings of an 82 year old elderly victim.

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Coin Shop Owner Kills Suspect

ncic — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:02:45 -0700

The owner of a coin shop in New Port Richey thwarts robbery and shoots suspect.

Driven by Gold and Silver Prices, Thieves Target Coin Collections

ncic — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:23:14 -0700

Experts say rare coin thefts have spiked in recent years because of a run-up in gold and silver prices.

Greek Burglars Cash in as savers flee banks

ncic — Fri, 25 May 2012 07:58:27 -0700

Criminals are targeting less high profile victims.

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Louisiana Gold and Silver Dealer Arrested

ncic — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:04:37 -0700

A Louisiana gold and silver dealer was arrested for not holding items as required.

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Ex Coin Salesmen Steal Lists

ncic — Sun, 06 May 2012 07:48:56 -0700

Theft of customer lists fuel coin fraud.

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Security for Dealers and Collectors At ANA Summer Seminar

ncic — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:16:30 -0700

Col. Steve Ellsworth will be the lead instructor in a seminar dealing with security for dealers and collectors.

Bullion Theft 2001 Silver Buffalo Coins

ncic — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:38:31 -0700

Detectives with the Wheeling, Illinois Police Department are investigating a burglary which resulted in the theft

Yeager Sentenced in ANA Museum Theft

ncic — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:21:07 -0700

The person responsible for stealing more than a million dollars in coins from the ANA museum has been sentenced.

Free E-mail Crime Alerts and Newsletters to Collectors and Dealers

ncic — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:03 -0700

The Numismatic Crime Information Center is a national and international resource for the education, prevention and investigation of crimes related to coins, paper money and other numismatic related it

Secret Service Bust Father/Son Counterfeiting Team

ncic — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:12:09 -0700

The Secret Service has arrested a father and son counterfeiting team in Florida.

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JGM Numismatics License Revoked for Failure to Abide by City ordinances

ncic — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:04:32 -0700

JGM Numismatics in Beverely, Mass had its license revoked by Beverly officials who were fed up with the firms failure to comply with city ordinances and an investigation alleging that the shop has ai

Some Second Hand Dealer Laws Aiming at Coin Dealers

ncic — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:47:42 -0700

Cities and Towns are developing strict ordinances to regulate the buying of gold and silver.

More Arrests Made in Gonzales, LA Slayings

ncic — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:41:05 -0700

Ascension Parish investigators have arrested two more suspects with additional arrests possible.

Suspects Arrested in Triple Slaying

ncic — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:40:43 -0700

Home invasions for rare coins on rise, collectors say

ncic — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:25:00 -0700

The increase in crimes related to coins and precious metals is a growing concern to the numismatic community.

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Third Victim Dies in Louisiana Case

ncic — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:17:52 -0700

The total comes to three deaths in the Gonzales, Louisiana case where robbery was the motive.

War on Crime

ncic — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:31:02 -0700

Dave Bowers writes about the Numismatic Crime Information Center in Coin World.

Tips on Selling or Buying Gold, Silver, Platinum

ncic — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:52:28 -0700

The Southest Texas Better Business Bureau provides tips on Selling or Buying Gold, Silver and Platinum.

Bogus Coin Dealer Gets 5 Years in Prison

ncic — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:08:07 -0700

A Federal Judge in Texas has sentenced a bogus coin dealer to five years in prison for scamming mainly elderly customers of more than $600,000. The bogus dealer was identified as Michael D. Amato.

Second Suspect Arrested in Canadian Case

ncic — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:37:27 -0700

A second suspect (pictured) has been arrested in the theft of over $130,000 in rare gold and silver coins from a New Brunswick dealer at the Pearson airport.

Transient Gold Buyers Forced to Shut Down

ncic — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:24:28 -0700

The Beaumont Police Department recently shut down a major gold buying operation set up at the Courtyard Marriott in Beaumont, Texas.

Secret Service Requests Information on TTY Relay Scams

ncic — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:32:18 -0700

SECRET SERVICE SEEKS INFORMATION on TTY RELAY SCAMS

Arrest Made in Brooklyn Dealers Murder

ncic — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:26:22 -0700

A man was arrested on Staten Island yesterday for the murder of Brooklyn coin dealer Steve Halfon.

Shots Fired During Robbery Attempt

ncic — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:36:34 -0700

Roseville, MI - ROBBERY ATTEMPT-SHOTS FIRED

Numismatic Crime Information Center to Attend Central States Show

ncic — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:00:18 -0700

The Numismatic Crime Information Center will have a booth at the upcoming Central States Show April 27-30 in Rosemont, Illinois.” The presence of NCIC will provide dealers and attendees the opportunit

Arrest Made in Spanish Colonial Coin Burglary

ncic — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:39:20 -0700

A suspect has been arrested in the February 18, 2011 theft of a Spanish Colonial coin collection in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Suspect Arrested In Major Coin Theft By Check

ncic — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:30:47 -0700

The Numismatic Crime Information Center (Numismaticcrimes.org) is assisting the Poinsett County Sheriff’s office in identifying dealers who were victims of a suspect identified as David Todd Young.

Five Stolen San Diego Notes Recovered

ncic — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:02:52 -0700

El Cajon, CA - On December 28, 2010 5 of 8 missing San Diego notes were seized by a local dealer who was offered the notes by a person who obviously did not know their true value.

Attempted Break In at Fort Worth Coin Club Show

ncic — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:30:12 -0700

On Saturday November 6, 2010 at approximately 6:45pm two suspects attempted to break into the bourse floor after the close of the Fort Worth Coin Club show in Fort Worth, Texas.

Fort Worth Newspaper Interviews Founder/President of NCIC Regarding Gold Scams

ncic — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:38:16 -0700

Fort Worth, Texas - The Fort Worth Star Telegram recently interviewed Doug Davis Founder/President of NCIC regarding gold scams and rip offs.

Dealer Targeted While Loading Up To Leave Show

ncic — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:42:17 -0700

Albermale, North Carolina police are investigating the October 9, 2010 theft from coin dealer Charles Gray while attending a small club show in Albermale.

Cell Phones Should Be Utilized As Crime Prevention Tool At Coin Shows

ncic — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:21:38 -0700

In today’s society owning a cell phone is common among all age groups. However, cell phones are a much underrated crime prevention tool.

Dealers and Collectors Urged To Sign Up For E-Mail Crime Alerts and Newsletters

ncic — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:31:21 -0700

Thefts prompt police to monitor cash-for-gold shops

ncic — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:55:39 -0700

Milwaukee - Law enforcement and local governments are scrambling to shut down a shadow industry that has grown up around the booming cash-for-gold business nationwide: thieves are snatching jewelry ,

Coin Shop Owner Pistol Whipped and Robbed

ncic — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:02:21 -0700

Fayetteville, NC - On Monday August 30, 2010 a coin shop owner in Fayetteville, North Carolina was pistol whipped and robbed.

PCDA DONATES $1000 to the Numismatic Crime Information Center

ncic — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:49:07 -0700

Sergio Sanchez President of the Professional Currency Dealer’s Association presented a $1000 donation to Doug Davis Founder and President of the Numismatic Crime Information Center at the recent Mem

$95,000 In Rare Chinese Gold Recovered and Felon In Jail

ncic — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:27:40 -0700

Los Angeles, CA - On Friday April 2, 2010 the Numismatic Crime Information Center was called by Los Angeles Sheriff”s Dept investigators to assist in identifying a victim of a potential burglary or r

Central States Numismatic Society Donates $2500 to the Numismatic Crime Information Center

ncic — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:23:17 -0700

Pantego, Texas - The Central States Numismatic Society has donated $2500 to the Numismatic Crime Information Center.

Ohio Attorney General's Office Requests Assistance

ncic — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:29:32 -0700

The Major Crimes Division of the Ohio Attorney General’s office has asked the Numismatic Crime Information Center for assistance in evaluating a large proof set collection in order to determine the le

Ontario County New York Sheriff's Dept. Requests Assistance

ncic — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:31:35 -0700

Investigators with the Ontario County Sheriff’s dept in the state of New York has requested the assistance of the Numismatic Crime Information Center in a $24,000 residential burglary.

New Way To Do Carjackings

ncic — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:38:39 -0700

Dealers and collectors should be aware of the new way criminals are stealing cars. You walk to your car, unlock the door and get inside. You start the engine and shift into reverse.

Shreveport Louisiana Coin Club Donates to NCIC

ncic — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:57:05 -0700

Shreveport Louisiana Coin Club Donates to the Numismatic Crime Information Center

Surveillance Equipment Inadequate in Coin Shop Burglaries

ncic — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:18:44 -0700

Surveillance Equipment Inadequate in Coin Shop Burglaries

Professional Currency Dealer's Association Donates to NCIC

ncic — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:23:17 -0700

Pantego, Texas - PCDA President Sergio Sanchez and Board Members presented a $1000 check to NCIC President Doug Davis at the Lyn Knight Currency auction held December 10, 2008 in Lenexa, Kansas.

Responding to Ads Online and Offline Can be Dangerous

ncic — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:47:18 -0700

Collectors and dealers should be cautious when responding to ads from newspapers or even online ads placed on popular websites such as Craigslist.

Numismatic Crime Investigations Topic at Law Enforcement Conference

ncic — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:35:02 -0700

Pantego, Texas - Over 250 investigators from across the country and Canada attended the International Association of Property Crime Investigators Conference held at the Gold Coast Casino in Las Vegas,

Federal Escapee Arrested

ncic — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:51:40 -0700

NCIC authorities were notified by the Federal Bureau of Prisons that escapee David Posey has been arrested by the Alexandria Police Department.

NCIC President to speak at National Property Crime Investigations Conference & EXPO

ncic — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:41:44 -0700

NCIC President Doug Davis has been invited to present a training session on numismatic crimes at the National Property Crime Investigations Conference & Expo to be held August 19-21, 2008 in Las Vegas

$400,000 in Rare Coins, Paper Money and Bullion Evaluated for District Attorney's Office

ncic — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:02:36 -0700

The Tarrant County Texas District Attorney’s office has requested the assistance of NCIC to evaluate approximately $400,000 in coins, currency and bullion which has been stored in the property room of

NCIC Assists Haltom City, Texas Police Department

ncic — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:36:59 -0700

Detectives with the Haltom City, Texas police department have requested the assistance of NCIC to inventory coins recovered during the arrest of a burglary suspect.

Numismatic Expert Network News

ncic — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:33:30 -0700

Numismatic Expert Network

Reporting crimes to NCIC provides data, trends and patterns of criminal activity

ncic — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:09:43 -0700

Reporting Numismatic Crimes

NCIC provides assistance to Crime Victims

ncic — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:25:56 -0700

Victim Assistance

Numismatic crimes can often be devastating to collectors and dealers. In some cases it can mean the difference in a comfortable retirement or the destruction of a successful business. NCIC has developed resources that provide the framework for conducting competent, and productive numismatic investigations.

Victims of numismatic crimes are often frustrated and in many instances feel that law enforcement is not doing enough on their specific case. NCIC addresses this problem through several initiatives during the investigative process.