Older man deposits cash into bitcoin machine after scam calls, Ellensburg WA
FraudOfficers were called to the 76 Station near South Canyon Road, Ellensburg, to check on an older man who was putting large amounts of cash into a bitcoin machine. He was on the phone with people instructing him to deposit the money after he had received calls from possible scammers. The man did not respond to officers.
Audio|Source: Kittitas County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Tom, Ellensburg, Czech Welfare,
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76 Station, near South Canyon Road.
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1.17, check welfare, 76 station fuel, near South Canyon.
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Older male putting large sums of money into the Bitcoin machine.
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Are people he believes he's being scammed, but he isn't responding.
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White male, 50 to 60 to 70 years old, blue baseball cap, checkered flannel.
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Unknown associated vehicle, second time he's coming today, on the phone with people telling him to put the money in.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Canyon Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
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