ROSWELL, Ga. - Police say a Roswell woman lost more than $100,000 in a bitcoin scam, part of what officers describe as a growing problem in the metro area.

On September 2, the victim clicked on a computer pop-up instructing her to call Microsoft. According to a police report, she was connected to someone claiming to be with the Federal Trade Commission who told her she was wanted for multiple felonies. The caller convinced her to deposit large sums of money into bitcoin kiosks at gas stations to "keep it safe."

What they're saying:

"It’s sickening. They’re smarter than anybody especially with AI now they can impersonate and do everything," said Penny McNerney, the victim’s relative.

McNerney said the woman knew she had done nothing wrong but was pressured into compliance through fear

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