It has been said time and time again. Do not trust the government. These people will rob you blind, fuck you in the ass and then expect you to thank them. That is what happened to these fortune hunters that found an estimated 250 million in civil war gold. Surprise! the Fbi set up a special camp to help them out and low and behold "nothing was found" and all court documents were sealed.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/civil-war-gold-treasure-hunters-lawyer-say-fbi-acting-suspicious-in-wake-of-dig-at-pennsylvania-site
This is a prime example of government theft right in front of your eyes.