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OPP investigate after Oxford County resident loses $80K in Bitcoin scam

OPP are investigating after an Ingersoll resident reportedly lost about $80,000 in a Bitcoin scam. Global News

OPP are investigating after an Ingersoll resident reportedly lost about $80,000 in a Bitcoin scam.

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On Wednesday after 10:15 a.m., officials were called to an address on John Street for the reported fraud.

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According to police, the victim lost the funds after investing in the digital currency online with an individual they met over social media.

The investigation is ongoing.

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