Advisory: FRAUD ALERT FOR BUSINESSES: Multiple reports being made of threats via email to businesses demanding $20,000 in Bitcoins.
The West Bloomfield Police Department is aware of fraudulent emails targeting various businesses throughout the nation. These fraudulent emails demand payment of $20,000 to be made by Bitcoin. Again these messages are part of an ongoing nationwide fraud. Businesses throughout the country have reported receiving similar threats. At this time the threats are not believed to be credible. If you receive a threatening email requesting payment of any kind do not respond, but contact your local police department.
NO INCIDENTS REPORTED IN WEST BLOOMFIELD AS OF THIS MESSAGE.
Address/Location
West Bloomfield Police Department
4530 Walnut Lake Rd
West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 248-975-9200