Yesterday, we warned about losing your gold to poor estate planning. But what if the government just seizes it outright? It sounds like something from a dystopian novel—but civil asset forfeiture is still alive and kicking in 2025, and precious metals are no exception.

Here’s how it works: If law enforcement suspects your property is connected to a crime—even without charging you—they can seize it. You then have to prove it wasn’t. From cash to cars to gold coins, Americans have lost millions through this twisted loophole. And with gold gaining popularity as a store of value outside the banking system, it's back on the radar of overzealous federal and state agencies.

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In 2020, U.S. law enforcement seized over $2.5 billion in assets through civil forfeiture—more than burglars stole that year.