Scam Letter Being Circulated Demanding Payment Via Bitcoin
At least two different residents have received identical scam letters from what appear to be the same source demanding money or else a “secret” will be exposed. The recipient is instructed to pay exactly $8,800 via Bitcoin and are provided instructions on how to make payment.
See samples of the actual scam letter and instructions that were received by a resident.
If you receive this letter please do not fall for the scam. Do not pay anything. This appears to be a scam letter being sent out to multiple people and the crook undoubtedly hopes someone falls for it.
If you receive this letter and would like to speak with us about it, please call (310) 524-2760 and we’ll have an officer come by and talk with you.
Address/Location
Alert El Segundo
348 Main St
El Segundo, CA 90245
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 310-524-2200
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP ELSEGUNDO followed by your message, to 888777