@YAYAMARTINEZ: NEW SCAM ALERT!

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Did you hear about the new scam alert program the Sheriff's Department launched? They're really cracking down on cryptocurrency fraud. Apparently, scammers are pretending to be law enforcement and tricking people into paying fake fines with Bitcoin. It's crazy!

They even spoof caller IDs to make it look legit. The department is urging everyone to be super cautious and never send cryptocurrency to anyone claiming to be from the government.

If you get a suspicious call, just hang up and report it. It's all about keeping people safe from these high-tech scams.

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