(Eugene, OR) -- The gold bar scam has victimized another person in Oregon. This time it happened to a person in Eugene. Scammers often target elderly people, telling them their bank account or computer was hacked and they need to buy gold bars to protect their money. The bars are given to a courier, and then to the scammers. The gold can't be tracked and the money is gone. Eugene Police say if you're contacted in this way, and asked to buy gold bars, check with your bank.