Summary:
Leawood police recovered over $19,000 for a scam victim.
Victim deceived into buying cryptocurrency at a Bitcoin ATM.
Department recovered over $1 million from similar scams.
Tips to avoid scams include being wary of offers that seem too good to be true.
Leawood Police's Successful Recovery
Leawood police have successfully recovered over $19,000 for a victim of a cryptocurrency scam after tracing and seizing the funds. The victim was deceived into purchasing cryptocurrency at a "Bitcoin ATM" as part of the fraudulent scheme.
The department has reported tracing, seizing, and recovering stolen funds from such scams more than a dozen times, totaling over $1 million.
Tips to Avoid Cryptocurrency Scams
Leawood police advise the public to be cautious and provide the following tips to avoid falling victim to scams:
- Be wary of someone claiming to represent a company you already use, offering better rates or stating you owe the company money.
- Avoid promises of exceptional investment opportunities with high returns, such as "100% return" or "double your money."
- Watch out for individuals claiming to be from the government or law enforcement who threaten penalties.
- Be cautious of messages from someone pretending to represent your bank, urging immediate action to protect your funds or move your money.
- Be skeptical of developing relationships with individuals who eventually request money.
- If you receive an electronic message asking you to pay with cryptocurrency, it may be a scam.
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