RNC in Croner Brook are warning local residents of a bitcoin-related scam operating in the region.
The RNC’s Corner Brook detachment has receive multiple reports of phone calls being received from someone who indicates that the recipient’s bank account has been compromised.
The caller then instructs the person to withdraw all their money and deposit it into a bitcoin machine to prevent it from being stolen.
RNC warn the call is a scam and should be reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Police advise that if you receive such a call, hang up. If you have concerns about your banking, call your local bank branch.