Spokane Woman Scammed: Red Flags & Prevention
Update: 2025-12-05
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Spokane County resident falls victim to sophisticated scam: A young woman was deceived into paying a seven-thousand-dollar bond, believing she had active arrest warrants. The scammer, posing as a Sheriffs Office representative, pressured her into using a Bitcoin machine and providing personal information, potentially exposing her to identity theft. Authorities warn that legitimate law enforcement wont demand immediate payment or ask for fines using gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency. Stay vigilant and verify information directly with agencies to protect yourself from such scams.
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