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Help NCIC Fight the Recent Surge in Numismatic Crime

Help NCIC Fight the Recent Surge in Numismatic Crime
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Across the nation, our community of collectors, dealers, and numismatic experts has witnessed an unprecedented surge in criminal activity, from robbery and theft to postal losses and organized burglary. Today, more than ever, we need your help to support the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC), an invaluable resource that serves as the primary investigative support hub for law enforcement, collectors, and dealers affected by numismatic crime.

The criminal landscape has shifted. Highly organized criminal groups are leveraging sophisticated technology like Wi-Fi jammers, tracking devices, and advanced surveillance techniques to target high-value collections and dealers. In response to these developments, NCIC provides vital resources to ensure that law enforcement and the numismatic community remain one step ahead of these threats. The free services NCIC offers are critical in both investigating and preventing numismatic crime.

However, NCIC cannot do it alone. It is essential for our industry to unite, and for our collector community to support the NCIC’s efforts. By fostering collaboration between collectors, dealers, and law enforcement, we can better address and mitigate these rising threats. NCIC plays a pivotal role by analyzing and communicating trends in numismatic crime, offering patterns that aid investigations and help to inform strategic preventative measures.

To continue providing these essential investigative resources free of charge, we need your support. Your donation directly empowers NCIC to maintain and expand its services, helping to protect the collections and livelihoods of countless individuals across our industry. Together, we can ensure that NCIC remains a stronghold against numismatic crime and that these essential resources are available for those who need them most.

Please join us in supporting NCIC. By doing so, you are contributing to the security of our entire community and helping protect the future of numismatics. NCIC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and funded solely by financial from the numismatic community and Industry. Donations can be made at www.numismaticcrimes.org or mail to P.O. Box 14080 Arlington, Texas 76094.

Thank you for standing with us on this important cause.

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Please contact Doug Davis if you have any questions. You can reach him at (817) 723-7231, or email him at [email protected].

NCIC encourages dealers and collectors to sign up for free email crime alerts at www.numismaticcrimes.org to stay informed of current criminal activities, trends, and patterns within the numismatic industry.

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