The Akron Police Department is seeking assistance to identify a scammer targeting the elderly.

A victim was defrauded of $8,000 through a Bitcoin machine and a further $14,600 in cash by a money mule.

The suspect(s) used a black Toyota with NY license plate KZN2934.

Authorities including Detective R. Bassett, the APD Tip Line, and Summit County Crimestoppers are open for tips.

The Cuyahoga County prosecutors' recent crackdown on Bitcoin scams involved over 50 Bitcoin of America ATM seizures.

The incident underscores the ongoing threat of Bitcoin scams and the importance of public alertness.