Summary:
Janeal, an Albertson's manager, thwarted a Bitcoin scam in Nampa.
The scam involved a spoofed call from the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office.
Nampa Police presented Janeal with a challenge coin for her actions.
Law enforcement agencies will never ask for payments via cryptocurrency.
The quick intervention likely saved the victim from significant financial loss.
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.
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