Resident loses $2,000 in bitcoin scam at Waukesha unit, Waukesha WI


A resident reported losing about $2,000 by sending Bitcoin to a caller who claimed to be from her bank investigating an employee theft.
Audio|Source: Waukesha County Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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Probably (name withheld) is requesting a 1017[1] near George Hunt Cir.
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Near George Hunt Cir unit 616.
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She received a call yesterday claiming her bank needed money for investigating an employee that was stealing.
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She's out about $2,000 that she sent through Bitcoin.
Police codes explained
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1017: Report or Meet Complainant
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Location mentioned:
Near George Hunt Cir, Waukesha, WI 53186
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