Forsyth County woman loses $4,900 to bitcoin ATM warrant scam, police say - Forsyth News

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Forsyth County woman loses $4,900 to bitcoin ATM warrant scam, police say

A bitcoin machine located inside a Chevron convenience store at 5715 Atlanta Highway, pictured Sept. 16, 2026. – photo by Travis Jaudon

09162026FAKE WARRANT SCAM — A bitcoin machine located inside a Chevron convenience store at 5715 Atlanta Highway, pictured Sept. 16, 2026. – photo by Travis Jaudon

Authorities say the victim deposited nearly $5,000 into a bitcoin ATM this week after being told she missed jury duty and needed to pay to avoid being arrested.