Police warn residents about cryptocurrency scam at a Brazoria County gas station
Police in Brazoria County are warning residents about a cryptocurrency scam connected to a local gas station. The alert was reported by Click2Houston, though the excerpt does not provide details on how the scam operates or whether…
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Sep 25, 2026 at 12:53 AM UTC · 1 min de lecture
Police warn residents about cryptocurrency scam at a Brazoria County gas station
RICHWOOD, Texas – The Richwood police department is warning residents about a cryptocurrency machine in a gas station on North Brazosport Boulevard.
They say scammers reportedly told victims to deposit cash into the machine at a Shell station and then send them a digital wallet address.
Officials say legitimate fines, arrest warrants and court payments are never handled this way. Once cash is deposited into a cryptocurrency machine, it is typically unrecoverable.
Anyone who receives such a demand should hang up, delete the message and avoid depositing money.
Residents with questions can contact Richwood Police Department dispatch at 979-265-2222.
Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.
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Mike Akin was born in Houston and likes to refer to himself in the third person. Mike Akin has worked at KPRC since 2019.
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What cryptocurrency scam are police warning about in Brazoria County?
Police are warning residents about a cryptocurrency scam associated with a Brazoria County gas station. The provided excerpt does not describe the specific method used.
Where is the reported crypto scam taking place?
The scam warning concerns a gas station in Brazoria County. The excerpt does not identify the specific gas station or city.
What should residents do about the Brazoria County gas station crypto scam?
Residents should be cautious about cryptocurrency-related requests or transactions connected to the reported location. Police have issued a warning, but the excerpt provides no additional guidance.
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