Texas Police Rescue Elderly Woman from $40,000 Bitcoin ATM Scam
In its official announcement, the White Settlement Police Department (WSPD) confirmed that it rescued an elderly woman from falling into a scammer’s trap. A bystander informed the WSPD that a woman was depositing a large amount of funds at a Bitcoin ATM located on South Cherry Lane. WSPD Saves Elderly Woman From Scam The troubled
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In its official announcement, the White Settlement Police Department (WSPD) confirmed that it rescued an elderly woman from falling into a scammer’s trap. A bystander informed the WSPD that a woman was depositing a large amount of funds at a Bitcoin ATM located on South Cherry Lane.
The troubled customer claimed to have overheard the elder woman being instructed to deposit lumps of money on a telephone call. The customer immediately informed the WSPD of the incident where she suspected the woman was being conned.
The WSPD arrived at the scene and intercepted the woman from proceeding with the transfer. Upon interrogating the victim, the WSPD stated that the elderly woman claimed to have gotten in trouble with Chase Bank.
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