Princeton, NJ – The Princeton Police Department has issued a warning regarding an email scam that targets residents by demanding cryptocurrency payments. Recipients of these emails are asked to send large sums of money in cryptocurrency to prevent their internet search history from being disclosed to their phone contact lists.

Some scam emails include a photo of the recipient’s house, which is believed to be sourced from Google Street View. The information utilized in these scams appears to be publicly available online. Authorities emphasize that if individuals receive such emails, they should not click on any links.

Scammers employed in this scheme often use tactics such as fear, intimidation, and urgency to coerce victims into providing money or personal information. The police department has urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to these scams.

For more information, the Princeton Police Department encourages residents to visit their Facebook page or contact them directly.

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