Cryptocurrency Scam Warning Issued In Abington

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — The Abington Township Police Department is warning residents to beware of investment and cryptocurrency scams.

Abington Police said that if someone promises big profits with zero risk — especially online — that it’s probably a scam.

Police said residents should watch for these signs:

• Random “investment managers” calling or sending messages in your DMs
• Celebs offering to multiply your crypto
• Love interests pushing crypto investments
• Impersonators pretending to be legitimate businesses or government agencies
• Fake job offers that ask you to pay upfront or in crypto

Residents should also remember that:

• No real company or government will message you asking for crypto
• Don’t click on suspicious links or respond to unexpected messages
• Never pay a stranger who demands crypto
• You should never pay to get a job

Police said that once a resident sends crypto to a scammer, it’s almost impossible to get it back.

"Stay sharp. Do your research. Protect your money," police said.