Crime & Safety

Burlington Police Union Warns Residents About Scam

A scam is making the rounds in which victims are are directed to Bitcoin ARMs to pay phony "ransom/fines."

BURLINGTON, MA — Police are warning residents about a scam that's making the rounds.

Victims are often told not to hang up the phone and are directed to Bitcoin ARMs to pay phony "ransom/fines."

More information is included in this post from the Burlington Police Patrolmen's Association.

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