From the "beware of businesses bearing the sign of the fish" department . . .
A 38-count federal indictment says a Miami couple used Christian publications to market a fraudulent gold-coin scheme . . . the U.S. Coin Exchange billed itself as ''the leading Christian gold dealer'' and told investors that they could expect to double or triple their investments in a matter of months.
Read the Miami Herald story . . . (free registration is required)
Read the Christianity Today article sourcing the Miami Herald article . . .
Two points: First, Christianity Today, a well-respected publication, was one of the publications running these advertisements. I suggest they review their advertising policies. Second, if you're in the apocalyptic mindset, remember that your salvation is in spiritual armor, not in hoarding gold.
Thx! :)
Posted by: honda-radio | 2008.02.18 at 05:38