Plumstead Township Police Warn of Bitcoin ATM Phone Scam
Residents are being targeted by callers posing as court officials or law enforcement who threaten arrest and demand payment via Bitcoin ATMs. Authorities say it’s a scam and outline steps to verify and report such calls.
The Plumstead Township Police Department warns of an ongoing telephone scam in which callers falsely claim victims missed a court appearance, threaten arrest, and instruct them to withdraw cash and deposit it into a Bitcoin ATM to avoid jail or fines. Officials emphasize that courts and government agencies will never demand immediate payment by Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, gift cards, or wire transfer and advise hanging up, not providing personal or financial information, and contacting the court or agency using a publicly listed number to verify. Report suspected scams to local police and contact the Plumstead Township Police Department if you believe you’ve been targeted.