Bitcoin scam: Scammer in eastern Ontario posing as government employee, asking for money, OPP warns [Video]

An eastern Ontario suspect has been contacting residents, by text or email, posing as a government worker and asking for large amounts of money transfer through Bitcoin, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

Police received multiple reports so far this month reporting that a scammer has been contacting residents in the Hawkesbury area, “advising that their personal accounts have been compromised,” then asking to send money via “Bitcoin ATMs to verify their bank accounts.”

The suspect would send a letter, citing a file number with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General saying: “Your identification has been found under doubtful activities as a result to which two serious allegations have been pressed under your name.

1. Under section 79 of Criminal Code for Drug Trafficking

2. Under Section 83 (1) of Criminal Code for money Laundering

After investigation, it was found that this is a result of identity theft.”

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