Bitcoin scammers are sending bomb threat emails to millions around the world, but authorities are confirming 'NO DEVICES have been found'

Dec 14 2018 by Business Insider

 

On Thursday, numerous reports emerged of people receiving extortion emails demanding recipients send $20,000 in Bitcoin to a particular Bitcoin address.  The emails stated that failure to send the payment would result in that person's workplace being blown up by an explosive device.  Police forces from cities in multiple countries have responded to the threats and have confirmed that no devices have been found in connection to the extortion emails.  This story is developing, but for now,...
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