Scammers in Colorado are impersonating police officers, demanding Bitcoin for missed court appearances: a victim lost $6,000, but the remaining $4,000 was saved. 🚔

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In Colorado, scammers are posing as police officers, demanding Bitcoin for missed court hearings. One resident received a call from a fraudster who claimed to be a government representative and demanded a $10,000 fine for missing jury duty, only in BTC. The victim transferred $6,000, but authorities stopped the remaining $4,000.

In another case, a scammer spoofed the sheriff's phone number and demanded money under the pretext of missed court hearings. The sheriff confirmed that they would never request Bitcoin over the phone. Cryptocurrency users should be cautious, as transactions are irreversible and funds cannot be returned.

This material was prepared by Khachatur Davtyan, developed and translated by artificial intelligence.

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