Police warn Canadian crypto investors could be threatened by home invasions

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Criminals are using decidedly “old school” methods to gain access to the homes of people who hold large amounts of cryptocurrency – such as impersonating delivery drivers or people in positions of authority – and then stealing information that allows them to access their cryptocurrency accounts.

While the RCMP are unsure at this stage that the cases are all related, it seems unlikely that they were random attacks due to the particular focus on high-value crypto investors.

“The suspects appear to know that the victims are heavily invested in cryptocurrency, know where they live, and rob them of their homes,” said Staff Sgt. Jill Long of Delta Police Investigative Services.

Help catch the thieves

Police are appealing to investors who may be victims but have been reluctant to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 or Delta Police at 604-946-4411, or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers at solvecrime.ca

“If you or someone you know has been the victim of one of these thefts, please call the police,” added Staff Sergeant. Long. “You may have important information that can help our investigators.”

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