Crime Stoppers: NYSP warning about <a href="https://axiomcore.info/the-cult-and-corruption-of-cryptocurrency/” title=”The cult and corruption of cryptocurrency”>cryptocurrency scams
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 25: In this photo illustration of the litecoin, ripple and ethereum cryptocurrency ‘altcoins’ sit arranged for a photograph on April 25, 2018 in London, England. Cryptocurrency markets began to recover this month following a massive crash during the first quarter of 2018, seeing more than $550 billion wiped from the total market capitalisation. (Photo by Jack Taylor/
For this week’s Crime Stoppers, we look at a warning from New York State Police about a growing financial scam involving fraudulent cryptocurrency and the purchase of gold bars or coins.
Trooper Lynnea Crane says scammers are increasingly using sophisticated tactics to convince victims to liquidate their savings, withdraw large sums of cash or purchase gold with false promises.
People who believe they’ve been targeted should stop communicating with suspected scammers and report the incident at www.ic3.gov. They should contact New York State Police or a local law enforcement agency immediately.
