Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning Iowans about a recent increase in scammers impersonating her office in an effort to steal personal and financial information. Officials say fraudsters are posing as Attorney General Bird and her office on social media, claiming to offer refunds for victims of cryptocurrency ATM scams. The scammers request personal details under the guise of returning lost funds using fake accounts on platforms like Facebook and Telegram. Bird says, “These con artists are so evil that they are even pretending to be me,” said Attorney General Bird. “If someone claiming to be from my office offers you a refund for crypto ATM scams, it’s fake. Call my office for help at 1-888-777-4590, and do not send money, personal information, or financial information.” This latest scam comes after Bird filed two lawsuits against major cryptocurrency ATM companies last month, alleging Iowans lost more than $20 million in scam transactions. Iowans who believe they have been targeted can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office at www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov.
