Local loses $38k in computer/Bitcoin scam

GRAHAM COUNTY — A Gila Valley woman is out more than $38,000 following a computer scam.

The victim’s daughter contacted Graham County Sheriff’s Office to report the scam. The victim was at her computer when it froze and a virus screen popped up instructing her to call a number. The victim called and was instructed to deposit $15,000 in a Bitcoin machine in Tucson.

The victim withdrew the money from her OneAZ Credit Union account, traveled to Tucson and made the deposit.

A few days later, the scammer reached out again and said he needed another $15,000 to “fix” the problem. The victim again made the deposit and, another few days later, was told to deposit  another $8,500.

The victim provided Sheriff’s deputies with her bank withdrawal and Bitcoin deposit receipts, and her call logs. The victim was advised to change her banking information, update her computer virus software and change all passwords and log-in data.

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