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Law roundup: Hacker takes Facebook account hostage

by Daily Inter Lake
| July 7, 2023 12:00 AM

How much is a Facebook account worth? A hacker thought it might be as much as $300, which is what the cybercriminal demanded from a local woman. She turned to the Kalispell Police Department for help after he offered to return access to the account in exchange for money.

A man who asked permission to use a bathroom later came back, telling workers that he forgot his methamphetamine in the restrooms. After reemerging, he allegedly showed them a crystal rock. The exchange left the workers nervous and they phoned the authorities. Officers were unable to locate anyone nearby matching their description of the forgetful drug user.

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