Heroic Store Manager Thwarts Bitcoin Scam in Nampa, Idaho

Nampa's Vigilant Store Manager Takes Action

A manager at Albertson's in Nampa, Janeal, is being celebrated by the Nampa Police Department for her quick thinking in combating a Bitcoin scam.

The Incident

While working, Janeal observed a man placing a stack of cash into the Bitcoin machine at the store. Sensing something was off, she approached him and discovered he was on the phone with someone claiming to be from the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office. The caller instructed him to send money via cryptocurrency to settle a federal bond related to an outstanding warrant.

Janeal's Intervention

Janeal successfully convinced the man that the sheriff's office would never request payments over the phone or through Bitcoin. This intervention likely saved him from falling victim to a scam.

Reporting the Scam

Following the incident, the victim reported the scam to the Nampa Police Department. Investigators found that the scammer had been spoofing the sheriff's office phone number, which added to the deception.

Recognition from Nampa PD

On Wednesday, the Nampa Police honored Janeal with a challenge coin as a token of appreciation for her community spirit and vigilance.

The Nampa Police Department continues to remind citizens that no law enforcement agency will ever ask for payments over the phone or through cryptocurrency.