Bitcoin Extortion Strikes Retail Giants As Chilling Hoax Bomb Threats Rattle Walmart, Kroger And Whole Foods
Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi
Major US retailers, including Walmart, Kroger, Meijer, and Whole Foods, have been targeted by a series of hoax bomb threats demanding thousands of dollars in gift cards, Bitcoin, and cash. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are investigating the threats, which have so far proved unfounded.
June 26, 2023 | 8:06 am
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Whole Foods, owned by Amazon, has been targeted by hoax bomb threats demanding Bitcoin and gift cards. The FBI is investigating the threats, which have so far proved unfounded.
The hoax bomb threats create a negative perception of Whole Foods' security measures and may cause short-term disruptions in store operations. This could lead to a temporary decline in Amazon's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
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Kroger has been targeted by hoax bomb threats demanding Bitcoin and gift cards. The FBI is investigating the threats, which have so far proved unfounded.
The hoax bomb threats create a negative perception of Kroger's security measures and may cause short-term disruptions in store operations. This could lead to a temporary decline in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
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Walmart has been targeted by hoax bomb threats demanding Bitcoin and gift cards. The FBI is investigating the threats, which have so far proved unfounded.
The hoax bomb threats create a negative perception of Walmart's security measures and may cause short-term disruptions in store operations. This could lead to a temporary decline in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80