Orchard Studio Scam: Fake PAMP Suisse Gold Bars Busted with PMV Pro Testing
Published by BuyGold.sg | Gold Testing Services, Singapore
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Real Case: Seller Tries to Offload Fake 999.9 Gold Bars at Orchard Studio Apartment
We were recently contacted via WhatsApp by a foreign lady who expressed interest in selling two gold bars — a 10g and a 1oz PAMP Suisse 999.9 fine gold bar. She claimed both items were sealed and came with original certificates.
Despite our standard policy of conducting all verifications and transactions at our office in Woodlands 11 for safety and procedural integrity, she insisted on meeting at her studio apartment located in Orchard.
The Gold Bars Looked Genuine... On the Surface
When we arrived, she showed what appeared to be legitimate PAMP Veriscan-sealed bars, along with a carbon-copy receipt from a Qatar airport gold shop. The packaging was convincing — correct logos, seals, and serial numbers that matched known formats.
But experience tells us that no gold deal should proceed without testing.
Testing Revealed the Truth
We used the Sigma PMV Pro (Precious Metals Verifier Pro) — an industry-trusted device that uses electromagnetic waves to detect if the metal inside is consistent with the claimed precious metal.
Result? ❌ Both bars failed the PMV Pro scan — indicating non-gold internal material, likely gold-plated fakes.
We returned the items immediately. No deal went through. No money was lost.
Why Our Testing Saved the Day
At BuyGold.sg, we don't take chances — even when gold bars look perfect.
We test all bars and coins using:
- PMV Pro Verifier — detects density, resistivity, and plated fakes
- Thermo Scientific™ Niton XL2 XRF Analyzer — determines actual metal composition down to the micron
This dual-layer testing helps identify:
- Plated tungsten/brass core fakes
- Altered PAMP Veriscan packaging
- Counterfeit bars from airport/souvenir shops
Sample Photo of Fake Gold Bars (Reference Stock Image Only)
Takeaway for Buyers and Dealers in Singapore
If someone:
- Refuses to meet at a secure office
- Insists on home collection
- Shows suspicious foreign receipts
- Is nervous about gold testing
That’s a red flag.
How to Protect Yourself
Always test before buying or accepting any gold bar — even sealed ones.
We offer:
- Gold testing at Woodlands 11, fix an appointment with us
- PMV Pro scan + XRF analysis
- Instant verification certificate (optional)
Quote from The Director of BuyGold.sg
“Even the best-looking gold bar can be fake. You must test everything — especially when the seller won’t come to you.”
— Billy Chiam, Director, BuyGold.sg
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