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Maryland Retiree Loses $13K in Bitcoin Scam; Lawsuit Filed

11/1/2025

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Diane Reynolds, a Maryland retiree, lost $13,100 in a bitcoin scam after a fraudulent message claimed her computer was hacked and urged converting funds to bitcoin.
Brian Schwalb, the Washington, D.C. Attorney General, filed suit against Athena Bitcoin, alleging it profits from scams via high fees and weak fraud controls.
Reynolds also sues Athena Bitcoin, accusing the company of enabling the fraud while profiting from victims.

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Story summary

Diane Reynolds, a Maryland retiree, lost $13,100 in a bitcoin scam after a fraudulent message claimed her computer was hacked and urged converting funds to bitcoin.
Brian Schwalb, the Washington, D.C. Attorney General, filed suit against Athena Bitcoin, alleging it profits from scams via high fees and weak fraud controls.
Reynolds also sues Athena Bitcoin, accusing the company of enabling the fraud while profiting from victims.