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Uk Police Issue Warning About An Increase In Coronvairus Related Scams

Ramsey Baker

Summary: British police have issued a warning about an increase of Bitcoin scams that are related to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report from the Guardian. With currently 115 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK, citizens are going to extreme lengths to protect themselves from the virus. According to the report some victims replied ...

British police have issued a warning about an increase of Bitcoin scams that are related to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report from the Guardian.

With currently 115 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK, citizens are going to extreme lengths to protect themselves from the virus. According to the report some victims replied to CDC emails that promised to provide them with a list of infected individuals in their area. In return for Bitcoin.

In Other cases, scammers have significantly up charged face masks which have become a precious commodity because of mass shortages. One man reportedly spent almost $15,000 for some, but never received his order.

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