CUMBRIA Trading Standards have warned residents of a Bitcoin investment scam.
An investment scam is when someone offers you a fake - but often convincing - opportunity to make a profit after they hand over a sum of money.
The public body said: "Bitcoin Scams ALERT!
"As with any investment please do your research on a company before handing over any money.
"If you don’t understand a cryptocurrency or an investment, avoid it."
You can report this call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
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