Fort Thomas Police are warning residents about Bitcoin scams

Fort Thomas Police are warning residents of a scam where scammers pretend to be law enforcement to get you to deposit money into a Bitcoin ATM. Police say scammers have told people they are a variety of law enforcement officials, from local police to U.S. Marshals to even Border Patrol agents. Officials say the scammers will tell potential victims they have to pay a certain amount to have the charges dropped. Authorities say the scammers will normally stay on the phone with you throughout the process to ensure the money is deposited correctly. Authorities warn that once the money is deposited into a Bitcoin ATM, it is gone almost immediately, and it is unlikely that the money will ever be deposited. to be located. Officials say there are Bitcoin ATM locations throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, usually in small gas stations, convenience stores and liquor stores. Police are warning residents that if they find themselves in a situation with one of the scammers, hang up the phone and contact their local police department immediately. Fort Thomas police remind residents that police departments will not ask you to give money to get out of arrest warrants or problems over the phone.