Fairfax, VA – The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on alert for scam calls demanding payment through Bitcoin or cryptocurrency this holiday season.
According to the department, scammers have been posing as deputies or law enforcement officers, falsely claiming residents owe fines or have outstanding warrants. The callers then pressure victims to transfer money through Bitcoin ATMs or other digital payment methods.
Deputies emphasized that no legitimate sheriff’s office or law enforcement agency will ever call to demand payment for a warrant, ticket, or fine — and certainly not through Bitcoin or wire transfers.
“If you get such a call, hang up immediately,” the department advised in a Tuesday post. “Then report it to us by email.
Authorities say the scam is especially active during the holiday season when financial stress and travel distractions make people more vulnerable. Residents are urged to share this warning with friends, family, and neighbors — particularly seniors or those less familiar with cryptocurrency.
More information is available on the sheriff’s website.
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