The Perry Township Police Department in Stark County helped in recovering a majority of a man’s money after he fell for a Bitcoin scam, according to a Facebook post.

One officer from the department met with the man who was scammed, according to officials, and presented him with a check for “a significant portion of the funds that were taken from him.”

“While we never want to see anyone become a victim, moments like this remind us why we do what we do,” police said in their post. “Scam cases — especially those involving cryptocurrency — are complex, time-consuming, and often very difficult to resolve. Unfortunately, in many cases, the money is gone for good. But this was different.”

The Perry Township Police Department informed residents that if they suspect a scam, trust their gut and report it as quickly as possible with these reminders:

• These scams are real

• They are happening every day

• And we are here to help — every step of the way

“If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and call us,” according to the department’s post. “Reporting quickly can make all the difference.”