Family says missing Las Vegas woman faces Bitcoin demands
By The BriefBrief
The family of a 63-year-old woman missing in Las Vegas earlier this month says someone is posing as her by calling and texting from her phone. They report the messages include demands for payment in Bitcoin.
WHO:The family of the missing 63-year-old woman
WHAT:The family says they received calls and texts from the missing woman's phone demanding Bitcoin payment while someone poses as her.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 1:37 PM ET
WHERE:Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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