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Scammers Targeting Victims to Exchange US Currency for Cryptocurrency in Wood County, Sheriff's Department Issues Warning

June 26 (Cointime) - The Wood County Sheriff's Department has issued a warning about a scam where victims are asked to exchange US currency for bitcoin or other digital currency using cryptocurrency machines.

Scammers take control of the digital wallet and the money is lost. The elderly and individuals on the sex offender registry have been targeted.

Transactions with these machines are not protected or regulated, making them attractive to scammers. If you have been a victim of this scam, report it to your local law enforcement agency immediately.

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