POLICE are warning people to make careful checks before considering any investment opportunities.
North Yorkshire Police is issuing a stark warning to anyone considering investing in cryptocurrency, after incidents have resulted in nearly £300,000 being lost to scammers.
Individuals have offered to invest in bitcoin on the victim’s behalf, when in reality the money is stolen with no chance of return.
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