Marcus Briggs Fraud Guard is an investigative educational resource exposing fraud, corruption and criminal activity in the gold industry. Built on nearly 20 years of experience across Africa and the Middle East, this site exists to help educate individuals about the tactics fraudsters use and the warning signs to look out for. It is about awareness.

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Last Updated: 25 June 2026

1. Educational and Entertainment Purposes Only

The information, content, articles, opinions, and materials published on the Marcus Briggs Fraud Guard website are provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content is intended to share personal experiences, insights, and perspectives gained from years of working in the gold industry.

Nothing on this Site should be construed as a recommendation, endorsement, or solicitation to engage in any particular transaction, investment, or business activity. The content is offered as general information and commentary, not as a substitute for professional advice.

The views and opinions expressed on this Site are solely those of the author, Marcus Briggs, and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organisations with which he is or has been affiliated.

Important: This Site is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice.

2. The Four Gates – A Personal System

The Four Gates system presented on this Site is a personal framework that Marcus Briggs developed himself over nearly twenty years of working in the gold industry. It is not a standard industry checklist. It is not a recognised or official protocol used by banks, trading houses, refineries, or regulatory bodies.

The Four Gates are not a substitute for professional due diligence, legal advice, financial advice, or any other form of professional consultation. The system reflects Marcus Briggs’s personal experience, opinions, and methods. It is shared on this Site for educational and informational purposes only.

No lawyer, accountant, bank representative, financial advisor, or other professional would be expected to know or recognise the Four Gates system. It is not a standard of care, a regulatory requirement, or an industry benchmark. It is simply one person’s approach to thinking about fraud prevention in the gold trade.

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