Crime & Safety

2 Bomb Threats In Newton Amid Nationwide Bitcoin Scam

Newton was one of the cities where bomb threats were reported Thursday.

NEWTON, MA — Newton police confirmed two reports of an emailed bomb threat to the city Thursday as neighboring cities reported similar reports from Boston to Cambridge to Hingham.

The threats appear to be part of a nation-wide e-mail threat scam being sent to businesses requesting bitcoin, according to police.

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