Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 12:49 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police
Canterbury Police are reminding people to be vigilant of
online scams and think twice before sharing private
information after a victim lost $320,000 of their life
savings.
The scam involved investments in
cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin.
The company offered
extremely good returns from a minimal investment.
The
investment grew as more money was deposited, but soon began
to decline.
The scammer then contacted the victim on
numerous occasions to invest more funds, which they
deposited via the website.
Senior Sergeant Paul Reeves
warned that if an investment seems too good to be true, it
probably is.
“Members of the public should seek advice
before making any online investments they are unsure
of."
“Scammers are extremely persistent and can seem
very credible, as they are highly versed in their trade,"
says Senior Sergeant Reeves.
Anyone who believes they have
been a victim of a crime, in person or online, should report
the matter to their local Police.
Visit this website for
more information around cryptocurrency
security.
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