Main Line Police Warn Of Blackmail Scheme Making Rounds

A Main Line police department is warning area residents of a blackmail-type scheme making rounds and is urging the public to not give up personal information or money to the scammers.

Police in Easttown Township said a new scam alleges to have "evidence of something you have been hiding" and demand $2,500 in Bitcoin, an online digital currency.

The sender will either call, mail a letter, or send an email to the victim saying they have dirt on the victim, police said.

Police said under no circumstances should the public give the black mailers social security numbers, bank account information, or wire them any money.

Police said no matter what person or private information the black mailers say they have, you should contact you local police department.

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