Lebanon Woman Escapes Bitcoin Scam: $500 Saved
A woman in Lebanon, Katie Mast, narrowly escaped a BTC scam this week. Posing as a police officer, a caller claimed she had federal fines for missed jury duty and demanded she deposit money into a Bitcoin ATM. Mast, fortunately, avoided the scam with the help of an alert passerby.
During the call, Mast was convinced to withdraw $500 and deposit it into a Bitcoin ATM in downtown Lebanon. However, an alert passerby intervened and prevented her from completing the transaction. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises that no legitimate company or government agency would demand BTC payments. The Lebanon police are currently investigating the case. Mast's quick thinking and the passerby's intervention likely saved her from significant financial loss. The FTC encourages anyone who suspects a scam to report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
The BTC scam targeting Katie Mast in Lebanon is a reminder of the importance of vigilance and the role of community in preventing fraud. The Lebanon police continue their investigation, and the FTC urges anyone who suspects a scam to report it.
