In Northville, authorities are warning locals about an uptick in scams involving Bitcoin and other forms of payment, even gold bricks. Scammers are craftily posing themselves as law enforcement personnel, pressuring innocent individuals into making immediate payments under false circumstances.
Moreover, there has been a spike in email phishing scams. Victims are led to believe they have overpaid their PayPal or other similar accounts through misleading emails. In July, one unwitting resident fell prey to this type of phishing scam, suffering a loss of $50,000 in cash and an additional $50,000 in Bitcoin. Shockingly, the culprits went to collect the payment at the victim’s home before hastily leaving the scene.
However, this story fortunately had a positive outcome. Thanks to the timely action of Northville Township investigators and the use of License Plate Reader technology, the suspects were apprehended near Cleveland, Ohio, and the cash sum of $50,000 was successfully recovered.
To protect yourself against falling victim to such fraudulent schemes, we strongly advise learning more about preventive measures that are easily accessible for your perusal at the provided link.

Author: STAFF HERE NORTHVILLE WRITER
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