Madisonville Police Warn of Bitcoin, Jury Duty Scam Surge

Madisonville police have issued a warning to residents about an increase in two types of scams in the area. The first is related to Bitcoin, where scammers are targeting individuals with fake investment opportunities and threatening them if they don't comply.

The second scam involves jury duty, where victims are receiving calls claiming they missed jury duty service and must pay a fine or face consequences.

Police advise the public to be cautious when receiving such calls or messages and not to provide any personal or financial information. They also encourage people to verify the authenticity of these claims with local authorities before taking any action.