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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Akshay Puri

'I Thought I Was About to Be Arrested': Woman Loses $2,000 in Fake Police Crypto Scam

San Antonio orders fraud warning signs at cryptocurrency ATMs to help prevent scams targeting residents. (Credit: Pierre Borthiry - Peiobty/Unsplash)

A San Antonio woman is speaking publicly after losing $2,000 in a cryptocurrency scam that began with a phone call claiming there was a warrant for her arrest. Kathy Bushon said she hopes sharing her experience will prevent others from falling victim to similar fraud.

Her warning comes as the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) says cryptocurrency scams continue to target residents across the city. 'I don't want anyone else to face this kind of trauma,' Bushon said.

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