Jupiter resident escapes $10k Bitcoin scam thanks to timely warning from police

JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A Jupiter resident narrowly avoided losing $10,000 in a sophisticated Bitcoin scam.

The Jupiter Police Department (JPD) said its detectives and officers had distributed scam warning flyers, which helped the resident recognize the fraudulent transaction just in time.

The JPD emphasized the importance of prevention and quick response in combating such scams…

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