The Fake Investigator Scam: Police Warn of Crypto Cons Draining Accounts
A Pennsylvania State Police unit is advising the public of a new bitcoin scam targeting vulnerable individuals, particularly seniors. Scammers contact them through email, phone, or other electronic means, claiming there’...
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