EPD calls Bitcoin scams a "growing trend"

Bitcoin ATM scams hit Evansville: Over $500K lost

In the past two years, over 40 cases have been reported to the Evansville Police Department, with total losses exceeding $500,000.

EPD calls Bitcoin scams a "growing trend"

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Evansville Police Department is warning against Bitcoin scams. Officials with the Evansville Police Financial Crimes Unit are warning against the "growing trend" of Bitcoin scams in a post to social media. The post says scammers tell victims to go to Bitcoin ATMs and send money. These scammers contact victims over the phone or online to pay bond for a warrant, restore an account or send money to a “friend” online the…