NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Maury County Sheriff’s Division is warning the general public a few scam involving cryptocurrency.
MCSD studies that scammers are calling and demanding cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is irreversible making the stolen funds more durable to recuperate.
Purple flags to be careful for:
- A caller claims your laptop has a virus and calls for crypto for repairs.
- You’re informed you’ve received a prize however should ship crypto to say it.
- Somebody threatens to launch compromising info until you ship crypto.
- An internet relationship associate you’ve by no means met asks for crypto.
- Guarantees of large funding returns in crypto.
- A supposed authorities or regulation enforcement official calls for crypto for a advantageous, warrant, or bail.
- A stranger instructs you on the place to ship crypto.
The sheriff’s office stated that if one thing feels off, finish the decision instantly.
For help, contact your native regulation enforcement office.
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