‘Stay alert’: Sheriff Chris Nanos issues important ‘QR code’ warning in Nancy Guthrie investigation
Pima County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Chris Nanos issue warning amid investigation Nancy Guthrie’s disappear. In an X post, the department warned people not to send money to QR codes attached to circulating posts about the investigation.
“Statement Regarding Online and Email Misinformation Related to the Nancy Guthrie Investigation” X posts There is a title.
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Nanos’ notice reads, “The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is aware that posts regarding the Guthrie investigation contain QR codes asking for money. The PCSD will never request money in connection with this case or any investigation. Please do not send money or scan QR codes asking for payment to people you do not know. If you see these posts, please ignore it and report it. Stay vigilant and help spread the word.”
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The Phoenix Field Office of the FBI recently stated that Posts on X Some of the ransom payments are considered “unlawful extortion attempts” and other demands are still under investigation.
“The FBI and its task force partners received several ransom notes during the course of their investigation,” the statement said.
“Some are considered extortion attempts without legitimacy. Others demand ransom Possibly legitimate and still under investigation. The case will continue to be investigated as a kidnapping and ransom case. “
Recently, a man from Hawthorne, California, pleaded guilty to sending false ransom letters to Nancy’s family. in his plea. According to Rolling Stone , 42-year-old Derrick Callella admitted that he called and texted Nancy’s family on February 4 to inquire about a Bitcoin transfer. He also admitted that he intended to harass the family by seeking information about the disappearance investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter. Press release From the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona.