Crypto Scam Alert in Kent County

[bonk]

️ Kent County, MI, is seeing a spike in cryptocurrency scams. 75% of local fraud investigations now involve crypto. Scammers often target victims via crypto ATMs, taking cash and converting it into untraceable crypto.

Red flags to watch for:

Being asked to pay a small fee to receive “big money”

High-pressure phone calls: “Don’t hang up, don’t talk to anyone else!”

If you spot a scam, call the Kent County Sheriff at 616-632-6100. Stay safe!

[EmTeam]

These localized scam alerts show how fast crypto fraud is spreading.

[alex10]

Good to see authorities stepping in early before it grows bigger.