Business loses nearly $10K in bitcoin scam in Ontario

An Ontario business lost nearly $10,000 in a bitcoin scam.

The scam unfolded in an unusual chain of events, according to the OPP.

An employee of a business in Exeter, near London, told OPP they received a text message on Dec. 28. The sender claimed to be the person’s supervisor.

The “supervisor” told the employee to collect all cash on site and deposit it into a bitcoin machine in London, police said.

Police added the employee was asked to keep the transaction discreet.

The employee took $9,800 in cash and deposited it into a bitcoin machine in London, police said.

Police said the scam was revealed when the employee contacted their supervisor to follow up.

Anyone who suspects fraud should call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and report it. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre should also be contacted with any information you might have. Call 1-(888)-495-8501 or visit antifraudcentre.ca

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