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From gift cards to lottery winnings, <br />a “warrant for your arrest” or a loved one <br />in jail, scammers will stop at nothing to get <br />their hands on your money. Unfortunately, <br />crytocurrency-related scams have become <br />increasingly common in Washington County, <br />and our investigations unit has been working <br />diligently to educate the public and provide <br />resources to avoid falling victim. <br />Cryptocurrency, like “Bitcoin” is a digital or <br />virtual currency that uses cryptography to se- <br />cure and verify monetary transactions. Unlike <br />traditional currencies that are issued and reg- <br />ulated by central authorities like governments <br />and banks, cryptocurrencies are decentral- <br />ized and operate independently of any gov- <br />ernment or financial institution. Cryptocurren- <br />cy has gained legitimate popularity with the <br />potential for high returns, making it an attrac- <br />tive option for investors. Cryptocurrencies can <br />be used for online transactions, as a store of <br />value, or as an investment. <br /> <br />As the popularity of cryptocurrency continues <br />to rise, so do cryptocurrency-related scams. <br />These scams come in various forms, and they <br />can be difficult to detect for those who are <br />not familiar with the cryptocurrency market. <br />Washington County victims are typically <br />contacted by phone by individuals claim- <br />ing to be investment managers or using other <br />traditional scam tactics to request crypto- <br />currency transactions. Victims of cryptocur- <br />rency crimes are generally instructed to create <br />an online cryptocurrency account or told to <br />deposit money at cryptocurrency ATMs, <br />usually located at specific locations through- <br />out the metro. Money lost in cryptocurrency <br />scams is highly untraceable, ending up in <br />accounts overseas within seconds. <br />Protect yourself and your information <br />by being cautious when answering calls <br />from unknown numbers, avoid giving out <br />any personal information over the phone, <br />and trusting your instincts. Scammers often <br />impersonate reputable organizations, such <br />as banks, government agencies, or crypto <br /> <br />currency exchanges, to gain your trust. They <br />also tend to use high-pressure tactics to con- <br />vince you to send them money or share your <br />sensitive information, using fear or urgency to <br />make you act quickly. It’s wise to consider any <br />unsolicited form of contact asking for money <br />or personal details, including those related to <br />cryptocurrency, as a potential scam. If you’re <br />interested in investing in cryptocurrency, it’s <br />advisable to seek out a reliable financial man- <br />ager or investment firm with expertise in this <br />field. <br />We understand the devastating impact that <br />these scams can have on individuals and <br />families, and we are committed to helping <br />those affected. By working together, we can <br />raise awareness about the risks associated <br />with cryptocurrencies and help prevent these <br />types of scams from occurring in the future. <br />For questions about these scams, <br />including more information, please <br />feel free to call our non-emergency <br />dispatch at 651-439-9381, or email <br />sheriff@co.washington.mn.us. <br />Detective <br />Anthony Jaring <br />Detective Jaring has been with the Washington <br />County Sheriff’s Office for the past seven years, <br />six of those as a deputy sheriff. Starting his <br />career as a correctional officer, he later joined <br />the patrol division in 2017 and worked the <br />midnight shift for two years. He continued his <br />patrol duties and was assigned to the afternoon <br />shift in the Lake Elmo contract before assuming <br />the position of Hugo Detective in November of <br />last year. <br />In addition to being a member of the SWAT <br />team, Detective Jaring is also a defensive tac- <br />tics instructor and has experience serving as a <br />Field Training Officer for new deputies. In his <br />free time, he enjoys practicing mixed martial <br />arts and has a love for food, especially macaroni <br />and cheese. <br />10
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