$10K Bitcoin Scam Foiled by Quick-Thinking Wilmington Officer

A Wilmington officer is being hailed as a hero after foiling a Bitcoin scam that could have cost victims thousands of dollars.

The scam involved a phone call from an individual claiming to be from Microsoft, informing the victim that their computer was infected with a virus and demanding payment in Bitcoin to fix it.

The officer, who wishes to remain anonymous, received a tip about the scam and tracked down the suspect's location. The officer then made contact with the suspect, who confessed to being involved in the scam.

The officer was able to recover $10,000 in Bitcoin from the suspect's wallet, preventing potential losses for the victims.