Fort St. John RCMP are warning local workers about a new scam after an employee was tricked into depositing $900 into a Bitcoin ATM, believing they were helping their boss.
The incident happened on July 31, 2025, when the employee received a message from someone claiming to be their supervisor. The scammer said the funds were needed to pay for a package delivery for the business. The employee complied, only realizing too late that it was a scam. The money had already been converted into cryptocurrency and sent to a fraudster’s crypto wallet, making it nearly impossible to recover.
RCMP say the scam is part of a growing trend targeting employees unfamiliar with cryptocurrency and digital fraud tactics.
Police are reminding the public that no legitimate business, bank, or government agency will ever ask you to make payments using a cryptocurrency machine. These scams often create a false sense of urgency and rely on confusion.
If something feels suspicious, the RCMP advises you to stop, verify the request through trusted contact information, and never act on impulse.
To learn more or to report a scam, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.
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