72 359 | Bomb threats in Los Angeles and San Diego appear to be part of nationwide hoaxes, authorities say, December 13, 2018

 

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Authorities say bomb threats sent to dozens of schools, universities, consulates and other locations across the United States appear to be hoaxes.

At least 13 false threats were received across Los Angeles at major businesses and government entities, the Los Angeles Police Department said Thursday. The targets were told they would be bombed unless they immediately paid a ransom in bitcoin, police said.

The phony threats are part of a massive nationwide scheme by someone trying to force a company or entity to pay an untraceable sum, the LAPD said, with the message being received by dozens of supposed targets.

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