Students targeted in Bitcoin, Exchange Bank scams

TheSonoma State Police Department was recently made aware of a scam targeting SSU students. At least two students have come forward so far as victims of this particular scam. According to SSU Chief of Police, Nader Oweis, Exchange Bank contacted the police department to inform them of this ongoing scam. This operation targets students through phone calls and email, impersonating the Sonoma State Employment department, which does not exist. This scam attempts to employ students to test Bitcoin machines in the area. The scammers send a fraudulent check for the student to deposit. Once it is deposited, they are told to withdraw the money and take it to the Bitcoin machine. They then ask the student to send the transaction receipt, which lets the scammers access their bank account.

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