Link: https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/lehigh-county/bethlehem-area/off-duty-officer-stops-elderly-woman-from-falling-victim-to-crypto-scam/article_b7489708-b2ff-45cf-aa08-8269c20fb3b6.html

According to a social media post from the police department, Officer Stom was off duty at a local Bethlehem gas station. Stom noticed an elderly woman on the phone at a bitcoin machine who appeared visibly distressed.

Trusting his instincts, he recognized the warning signs of a potential Crypto scam and approached her to check on her well-being.

Thanks to his quick thinking and proactive intervention, Officer Stom was able to stop the victim from sending the full amount of money to the scammers, preventing further financial loss. Police say he then ensured that an on-duty officer responded to properly document the incident.

Isn’t an off duty officer just a civilian? Since this was a PD social media site it’s just propaganda bullshit. An off duty nurse using nurse powers to save a life would be crazy good

I'm with you, though sometimes they'll include other jobs if they think it'll get clicks. Garbage Man saves woman from crypto scam!

Shame an on-duty officer couldn't do the same.

What do you want? A donut?