An alert employee at Watson Gas Mart and a quick response from Crestwood Police helped stop an 82-year-old woman from losing $7,000 in a Bitcoin scam. The woman was on the phone with someone claiming to be from Apple Support and was preparing to send cash through a Bitcoin transaction when a store employee recognized the warning signs and called police. Officer Andrew Gift responded and intervened before the money was sent. Unfortunately, the victim had already lost $4,000 earlier that day through a gift card scam. In this video, Business Resource Officer Matt Hill explains how the scam worked, the red flags to watch for, and what residents and businesses can do to help prevent fraud. Remember: Legitimate companies, government agencies, and law enforcement will never demand payment thr
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