以温哥华居民和企业为目标的勒索骗局正在上升,虚假的法律威胁要求加密货币。
Extortion scams targeting Vancouver residents and businesses are rising, with fake legal threats demanding cryptocurrency.
据报告,整个温哥华大都会的敲诈勒索事件激增,当局注意到针对个人和企业的威胁模式,常常涉及对加密货币付款的需求。
A surge in extortion incidents has been reported across Metro Vancouver, with authorities noting a pattern of threats targeting individuals and businesses, often involving demands for cryptocurrency payments.
警方已查明涉及虚假执法或法律威胁骗局的案件有所增加,尽管尚未确认有重大协调犯罪集团。
Police have identified a rise in cases involving fake law enforcement or legal threat scams, though no major coordinated criminal group has been confirmed.
调查人员正在敦促公众避免支付赎金,并举报可疑的通信。
Investigators are urging the public to avoid paying ransoms and to report suspicious communications.
当地执法和网络安全专家仍在积极审查这一状况。
The situation remains under active review by local law enforcement and cybersecurity experts.