New Jersey Residents Lose $54,000 in Bank Impersonation and Bitcoin Scams

Two New Jersey residents lost a combined $54,000 in separate scams. One victim was coerced into depositing $29,500 into a Bitcoin account after an unknown person gained remote access to her computer, while a family member lost an additional $12,000. In a separate incident, another victim handed $24,500 in cash to a stranger posing as a bank representative to prevent fraudulent transfers.