She got a job offer. Then lost $500 in a Bitcoin scam

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On The LineHost: Cary Junior IIProducers: Cary Junior II and Darcie MoranExecutive producers: Anjanette Delgado and Maryann StrumanGuests: Free Press personal finance columnist Susan Tompor and scam victim Jacquelyn Halushka, 27, of Oakland TownshipTheme song: “Fort Trumbull”by DJ LostBoy, DetroitEmail: [email protected]

On this episode: You may not deal in cryptocurrency, but that doesn’t mean you are necessarily safe from a Bitcoin scam.

Jacquelyn Halushka, 27, of Oakland Township learned the hard way while simply trying to land a job.

On the latest episode of the “On The Line” podcast, host Cary Junior II speaks with personal finance columnist Susan Tompor about a growing scam involving Bitcoin ATMs and QR codes, and hears from Halushka about how she fell victim. The three point out the major red flags to look for to keep your money safe.

“On The Line” is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.

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