Precious Metal Panic

Your entire retirement fund - $247,000 worth of gold bars purchased last month - is being called into question. Marcus Chen, a senior authenticator at Global Precious Metals Exchange, claims your certificates are forged and the bars show signs of tungsten cores. You have 15 minutes before the police arrive to either prove authenticity or face fraud charges.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Recent gold investor who liquidated their 401k

Conversation Partner

Marcus Chen - Senior Metal Authenticator

Setting

Sterile authentication lab with harsh LED lighting, magnification equipment, and testing instruments

Location

Global Precious Metals Exchange - Downtown Financial District

Learning Objectives

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Maintain composure while defending investment legitimacy

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Successfully identify and counter the authentication scam attempt

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Force the authenticator to admit the gold is genuine without involving police

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but these density readings are deeply concerning. I'm legally required to report suspected counterfeits within the hour. Where exactly did you source these bars?”

This is how Marcus Chen - Senior Metal Authenticator's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#450

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