Des Plaines resident bilked of $750 in cryptocurrency, police say
A scammer posing as a Department of Health and Human Services employee stole $750 in cryptocurrency from a Des Plaines resident on Friday, according to police.
The thief contacted the victim about a supposed $25,000 grant. After speaking with the impostor, the victim purchased the cryptocurrency and gave the thief the necessary transfer information.
The victim never received payment.
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