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City warns residents of rising cryptocurrency thefts; police urge caution and point to resources
Summary
Council member PG raised concerns about increasing cryptocurrency thefts; Police Chief Sackett said Eden Prairie typically sees 7–10 such cases a year, urged residents not to share account details online and pointed to resources from the city, Secret Service and FBI.
Council member PG raised a concern during the Oct. 7 Eden Prairie City Council meeting about a rise in cryptocurrency thefts and asked the police chief to brief the council and residents.
PG said cryptocurrency theft totals are “skyrocketing” nationally and cited figures while encouraging caution for family members who hold crypto. Chief Sackett told the council that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency thefts have been increasing nationwide and…
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