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Off-duty officer stops elderly woman from falling victim to crypto scam (www.wfmz.com)
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According to a social media post from the police department, Officer Stom was off duty at a local Bethlehem gas station. Stom noticed an elderly woman on the phone at a bitcoin machine who appeared visibly distressed.

Trusting his instincts, he recognized the warning signs of a potential Crypto scam and approached her to check on her well-being.

Thanks to his quick thinking and proactive intervention, Officer Stom was able to stop the victim from sending the full amount of money to the scammers, preventing further financial loss. Police say he then ensured that an on-duty officer responded to properly document the incident.

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