West Virginia court warns public over fake jury scams demanding Bitcoin
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The US District Court of the Western District of Virginia has issued a public warning about a sophisticated scam involving forged arrest warrants. Criminals are targeting local residents with fraudulent jury duty communications that demand Bitcoin payments to avoid arrest.
March 23, 2025 | 1:30 pm
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The scam underscores ongoing concerns about Bitcoin's potential exploitation in criminal activities, potentially impacting public perception of the cryptocurrency.
While the article mentions Bitcoin, the scam itself is not directly related to Bitcoin's core technology. However, such incidents can negatively impact public perception and potentially influence short-term cryptocurrency market sentiment.
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