(From the Springfield Police Department)The Springfield Police Department has recently seen an increase in reported scams involving Bitcoin ATMs, which typically target elderly victims.
In these scams, the victim is contacted by phone or a pop-up message on their computer. The scammer demands the victim withdraw money and deposit it into a Bitcoin ATM. A Bitcoin ATM is a physical kiosk where users can buy or sell Bitcoin. There are several Bitcoin ATMs located in Springfield.
If a person is asked to withdraw money from their bank and deposit it into a Bitcoin ATM, it is guaranteed to be a scam. No bank or other entity will request that someone purchase Bitcoin.
If you have been the victim of a scam and have been financially impacted, please contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 to file a police report.
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