Quick Stop Employees Foil Seniors' Cryptocurrency Scams

Manchester police are praising Varney Street Quick Stop for its role in preventing cryptocurrency scams targeting seniors. The incidents occurred on three separate occasions in July, when three elderly individuals attempted to deposit cash into a cryptocurrency ATM at the store.

The employees recognized signs of suspicious activity and alerted police, who responded and confirmed that all three transactions were indeed linked to scams. The total loss was estimated to be $17,000.

According to Heather Hamel, public information officer for the Manchester Police Department, the store's response was made possible after an earlier conversation between Fraud Detective Ray Lamy and the store owner about scams targeting seniors. The owner had educated employees on identifying suspicious activity and promised to intervene when necessary.

The incident has led police to encourage other businesses with cryptocurrency ATMs or similar services to train their staff in recognizing signs of potential scams. They emphasize that employee awareness can be a crucial factor in preventing such incidents, as seen in the Varney Street Quick Stop case.