Warning: Newtown Residents Targeted by Bitcoin Scam Attempts!

Newtown Police Issue Warning on Bitcoin Scams

Newtown Township police are alerting residents about a surge in bitcoin scam attempts targeting the community. Reports have been filed, and authorities are concerned about the methods used by the scammers.

How the Scam Works

According to police, an unknown individual has been reaching out to residents after acquiring their addresses from public records. They may contact you claiming that your computer is infected.

Important: If you receive such a message, do not respond!

Tactics Used by Scammers

Scammers might even use images sourced from Google Earth to show your home, making their threats seem more credible. Police emphasize that these individuals will attempt to intimidate you into providing bitcoin payments.

“They will attempt to threaten you until you provide them with bitcoin money. DO NOT respond, engage them, or provide any money! This is a common scam,” police stated in a social media post.