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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Hoax bomb threats target major US retailers including Walmart and Whole Foods demanding bitcoin and gift cards

REUTERS

Law enforcement agencies are investigating a series of hoax bomb threats that targeted major US retailers and grocery stores in an apparent extortion scheme for thousands of dollars in gift cards, bitcoin and cash, according to a report.

Kroger, Meijer, Walmart and Whole Foods are among the companies that have been targeted in several states, according toThe Wall Street Journal.

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