Bitcoin Extortion Plot Turns Violent as Fake Mailman Forces Way Into Home

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Alleged bitcoin extortion turned violent in Seattle as prosecutors say a suspect posed as a postal worker, forced entry into a home, and demanded cryptocurrency. Seattle Couple Terrorized in Alleged Bitcoin Extortion Home Invasion Extortion schemes targeting digital assets such as bitcoin can escalate into alleged in-person confrontations involving significant violence. Ian Alexander Blair, 31, […]

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