Manchester store workers protect senior citizens from crypto scams, police say

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Manchester store workers protect senior citizens from crypto scams, police say

Manchester police say the owner and employees of a local shop helped prevent three senior citizens from losing a combined $17,000 to cryptocurrency scams.

Manchester store owners help thwart $17K in crypto scams targeting seniors

The owners of Varney Street Quick Stop in Manchester keep a watch on the bitcoin ATM in the front of their store after being alerted by police about a scam that played out without them even knowing.

Local store employees intervene, prevent 3 seniors from sending $17K to bitcoin scammers

Manchester Police are commending the owner and employees of Varney Street Quick Stop after  they prevented three senior citizens from losing a combined $17,000 to cryptocurrency scams.