Dick Hanscom writes:

To view the complete eBay item, see:1 TROY OZ .999 FINE SILVER PLATED SUNSHINE MINT EAGLE BULLION BAR Proof Bright!(www.ebay.com/itm/390531451669?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984)

To contact ICTA, see:www.ictaonline.org

In 2012 there has been an increase in the amount of fake silver hitting the market. A lot of this fake silver seems to be sold through e-bay and other online marketplaces.

Historically silver has been fairly safe to purchase in one ounce weights, as the price of silver has meant that counterfeiting coins and bars has not been worthwhile. However now with the silver price steadily above $30, there is much more incentive for scammers to produce fake coins and bars.

Recently I was duped myself and purchased two 1 oz silver bars through e-bay which turned out to be fake. After this experience I am much more cautious now about where and who I buy silver from. This hub explains some of the risks and precautions that you can take to avoid falling into the same trap as I did of buying fake silver.

To read the complete article, see:Fake Silver Bars and Coins - Buyer Beware!(theeyeballkid.hubpages.com/hub/Fake-silver-bars-and-coins)