Richmond Woman Loses Over $30,000 in Bitcoin Scam
Once upon a time in Richmond, a woman unfortunately fell for a scam and lost over $30,000. Can you imagine? It all started when she received an email that looked like it came from PayPal. The email mentioned something about malware and instructed her to call a specific number if she wanted to avoid the purchase. So, she gave them a call. And that’s when things took a turn for the worse.
The person on the other end of the line convinced her that she made a mistake and needed to pay up. Feeling bad for the person on the phone, she withdrew $34,300 from two different banks. She was then instructed to deposit all that cash into a bitcoin machine on Azalea Avenue. It wasn’t an easy task—it took her two hours and 873 transactions to get it done.
Thankfully, a detective got involved and managed to stop the scam in its tracks. The money was recovered and is now being kept as evidence. Her financial advisor is hopeful that she will get all her money back soon. Isn’t that a relief?
The detective traced the scammer to a location outside the US. It’s a tough lesson to learn, but it’s also a reminder to stay vigilant and cautious when dealing with financial matters. If you’ve ever been a victim of a scam, share your story with us. We’re here to listen and help spread awareness. Stay safe out there, friends!
