Question 1

What is the crypto scam targeting Twin Tiers residents?

Accepted Answer

New York State Police say scammers earn a target's trust, then direct them to a fake website to invest in cryptocurrency or gold bars and coins, and victims can lose their life savings once they enter financial information.

Question 2

What should you do if you get an unsolicited call about buying crypto or gold?

Accepted Answer

The State Police advise not sharing any information and not visiting any site the caller names; instead, hang up and call a legitimate investment firm, and if the caller demands financial details, hang up and call 9-1-1.

Question 3

What is the fake "Digital Asset Compliance Portal" the IRS warned about?

Accepted Answer

The IRS said on July 30 that fraudsters are mailing fake IRS letters with QR codes that send crypto holders to a site mimicking IRS.gov to collect personal data and wallet or exchange credentials; the IRS does not operate such a portal and called it a scam.

DarkTower

New York troopers warn of crypto and gold-bar investment scam in Twin Tiers

One sharp brief.
Every day.

DarkTower

New York troopers warn of crypto and gold-bar investment scam in Twin Tiers

One sharp brief.Every day.

One sharp brief.
Every day.