SALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a scam call, where a couple lost over $45,000.
On January 30, a couple received a phone message from a financial technology company "Robinhood", that a PIN change on their cryptocurrency account was requested, according to Sheriff Roger Soldan.
The message further stated if they did not request the change, they would need to contact a telephone number that was provided.
Afterwards, the couple contacted the number and spoke with a man with a British accent. Through the course of the conversation, the couple provided account information thinking they were updating and securing their account.
A few hours later, the couple checked their account and discovered 8 coins valued at $45,866 was taken from their account.
The couple reported this to the Sheriff's Office on Saturday.