MINOT, ND (KXNET) — A new scam is popping up throughout North Dakota, proving that all that glitters is not gold.

State leaders have issued a warning on scammers posing as fraudulent government officials convincing North Dakotans to purchase and transfer gold bars in order to safeguard their money. The scam uses threats and a false sense of urgency, and may even involve fake government documents, to pressure and trick victims into buying and handing over these gold bars.

North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley released a statement saying, "If someone tells you to move your money in this fashion to protect it, it's a scam. No real government agent will ever tell you to buy gold bars, move your money or hand over gold or cash to someone."

If you think you might have encountered a scam,

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