IDENTIFIED A SUSPECT. POLICE IN ANKENY ARE WARNING OF A RISE IN CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAMS. THIS TIME IT INVOLVES BITCOIN ATMS. IT’S WHERE YOU CAN TRANSFER CRYPTOCURRENCY VIRTUALLY IN JUST A MATTER OF SECONDS. POLICE SAY THE SCAMS ARE REPLACING THE MORE TRADITIONAL GIFT CARD FRAUD SCHEMES, WHERE IT’S HARDER TO TRACK AND TRACE. POLICE ASK F
Ankeny police warn against Bitcoin scams
Updated: 10:07 PM CDT Aug 26, 2024
Police in Ankeny are warning residents of a rise in cryptocurrency scams.This time, it involves Bitcoin ATMs, where you can transfer cryptocurrency virtually in a matter of seconds. Police say these scams are replacing the more traditional gift card fraud schemes, where it’s harder to trace and track.The Ankeny Police Department asks any suspicious activity be reported immediately.» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCI
Police in Ankeny are warning residents of a rise in cryptocurrency scams.
This time, it involves Bitcoin ATMs, where you can transfer cryptocurrency virtually in a matter of seconds. Police say these scams are replacing the more traditional gift card fraud schemes, where it’s harder to trace and track.
The Ankeny Police Department asks any suspicious activity be reported immediately.
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