Scammer posed as federal agent to demand money, Battlefield MO
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FraudAs discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near South Tanager Avenue reported receiving a fraudulent phone call from someone pretending to be a federal agent. The caller was told his wife would be arrested unless a fine was paid. The impersonator provided a name and false identification before disconnecting the call.
Audio|Heard on: Greene MO Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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assist the person, near South Tanager Avenue.
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Caller advised a person claiming to be a federal agent stated he was going to come arrest (name withheld)'s wife for a federal jury summons, told caller that he needs to pay fine so his wife wouldn't get arrested.
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Gave the name of (name withheld) with a different federal ID and then quickly hung up on the caller after being asked for a (number withheld).
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So you're just putting out on phone contact.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
S Tanager Ave, Battlefield, MO 65619
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