SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged scam involving Bitcoin.
Just after 4p.m. Saturday, an employee at Taco Bell, 1700 West Crawford Avenue in Salina received a suspected scam call from someone who claimed they were a corporate staff member who requested more than $1,500 in Bitcoin from the franchise, according to Salina Police Department Captain James Feldman.
The employee first attempted to verify the reliability of the corporate staff member.
"The caller stated there was a financial discrepancy, and the business needed to pay in Bitcoin to fix the issue," Feldman said. "The employee asked multiple questions which the caller was able to answer. The employee decided to purchase Bitcoin."
Feldman said the employee made three transactions for the local Taco Bell franchise for $1,618 in Bitcoin. Around 6:30 p.m., the employees realized the scam and contacted police. Police have not reported a suspect as they continue to investigate.