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Elderly couple invests large sum in bitcoin machine, Lincoln NE

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Near SW 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68522

An elderly couple was observed putting thousands of dollars into a bitcoin machine at Shoemakers near Southwest 48th. Concern was raised that they might be victims of a scam. When approached, the couple was not receptive to contact.

Audio|Source: Lincoln Police and Fire, Lancaster County Sheriff
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Transcript:
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Check welfare at the Shoemakers near Southwest 48th, owner (name withheld) is calling in with like contact.
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You're going to be checking on a couple, a 70s to 80s-year-old male, black baseball cap, blue sweatshirt, and a 70- to 80-year-old female, brown hair, multicolored shirt, who are currently putting thousands of dollars into the bitcoin machine.
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They're worried that they're being scammed, and when she tried to approach them, they were not very receptive.
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Advise that the machine is off to the right when you walk in and are not in any current distress, not under the ambulance.

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Near SW 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68522

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