NEW SCAM-Thieves sending letters attempting to blackmail men for unspecified "dark secrets." Don't fall for it ! ! Call PD to report it.
Don't fall for it ! There is a new scam going around wherein an anonymous thief writes to a man at his home and tells him that he has information about some dark secret he is keeping - and demands money in Bitcoin for keeping his silence. We have had several residents contact us to report this scam. Luckily, no one has fallen for the 4-page letter that uses innuendo and threats to contact family members and friends with unspecified information - unless the victim sends them money via Bitcoin. The thief also conveniently provides 2-page of instructions that shows the victim how to send the Bitcoin payment.
Do not fall for these tactics ! Thieves are getting very creative in trying to separate us from our money. They may send out thousands of such letters, and all it takes is for a few people to fall for it and they've made their payday. If you are ever in doubt of a suspicious letter, please contact your Police Department and discuss it with an experienced officer. Our 24/7 non-emergency line is 314-737-4600.
Address/Location
Frontenac, Missouri Police Department
10555 Clayton Rd
Frontenac, MO 63131
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 314-994-9300