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my brothers business was hijacked a few years ago. They wanted $500 to restore it all. He called the cops, no help, he called the FBI and they told

Posted by Remlik (aka Remlik) May 13 '21, 08:34

him to pay it asap. Because by the time they got involved and up and running the ASK would be dramatically increased. So he got some bitcoin and paid it.

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I don't think they say that any more, at least not officially. -- (link) - mara May 13, 08:36 1
- probably not. this was 7 years ago -- nm - Remlik May 13, 08:40

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