Woman Recovers $35K Lost to Bitcoin Scam After Statewide Cyber Pursuit Ignites
More than $35,000 has been recovered after a bitcoin scam targeted an elderly victim, signaling a major win for cybercrime investigators in Ohio. $35K Recovered After Pop-up Bitcoin Scam Targets Victim and Sparks Statewi...
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