Wiring Bitcoin? You’re Being Scammed
🪙🚫 Wiring Bitcoin? You’re Being Scammed
Criminals are increasingly demanding Bitcoin or wire transfers as payment in scams — because these methods are fast, hard to trace, and nearly impossible to recover. They might claim you owe money, are under investigation, or have won a prize. No matter the excuse, if someone demands payment in crypto or wire transfer, it’s a scam.
💸 Common Bitcoin & Wire Scam Tactics:
Claims you owe money to the IRS, police, or government agency.
Threats of arrest, license suspension, or legal action unless you pay immediately.
“Tech support” pop-ups saying your device is infected and you must pay in Bitcoin to fix it.
Online sellers asking for wire transfer only — no protection, no delivery.
Fake investment opportunities promising huge crypto returns.
🚨 Warning Signs:
They demand payment in Bitcoin, wire transfer, or prepaid gift cards.
They refuse normal payment methods like credit cards.
They create urgency: “Act now or face penalties!”
You’re told to go to a Bitcoin ATM or send a wire via Western Union or MoneyGram.
🛡️ Protect Yourself:
No legitimate company or government agency will ever demand crypto or wire transfers.
If someone pressures you to pay this way, hang up or stop messaging immediately.
Never send money to someone you’ve never met in person or verified.
Do your own research before investing in crypto.
🧰 Helpful Resources:
📍 If You’ve Been Scammed:
Stop all contact immediately.
Report to the FTC (ReportFraud.ftc.gov) and your bank.
File a report with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center: ic3.gov.
