Numerous businesses and individuals in the Ottawa-Gatineau area have reported receiving threatening emails demanding payment in bitcoin, Ottawa police said Thursday. As of Thursday afternoon there had been more than 10 reported cases of emailed bomb threats, police said. So far all the threats have been deemed unfounded. Police are advising anyone who receives such an email not to respond to the demands, and to call 613-236-1222 ext. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa police app.

Source: CBC News December 13, 2018 20:37 UTC