BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Treasure Valley Partnership (TVP) is warning of a growing cryptocurrency ATM scam across the Treasure Valley.
In one of the most common versions of the scam, callers impersonate law enforcement and tell victims there is a warrant for their arrest. Victims are instructed to withdraw cash and deposit it into a cryptocurrency ATM to resolve the warrant or avoid arrest.
Scammers may stay on the phone throughout the transaction, using fear and urgency to keep victims from questioning what they are being told…