Resident targeted by phone scam about fake purchase, Beckley WV
FraudA resident near Oak Run Rd reported a phone scam where a caller claiming to be from Amazon said an iPhone was bought in her name and then transferred the call to someone pretending to be from the Federal Trade Commission. The scammer asked for the last four digits of her social security number and her bank account amounts.
Audio|Source: Raleigh County Police, Bradley Fire and WV State Police
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Transcript:
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There are two actually requesting a public service[1], both of them referencing fraud.
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One at near Oak Run Rd to Tattle Heights and the other at near Stainly Street and White Oak.
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Is it the...
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Is it two separate calls or are they calling together for the same incident?
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Sir, these separate calls.
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Copy. I'll handle the Stanley one.
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You can send that on to somebody else.
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Copy.
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Go ahead.
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152. We have a request for a public service[1] referencing fraud at near Oak Run Rd and Cabal Heights.
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Complaint is advising that (name withheld) from saying that she was from Amazon had called her
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and told her that someone had purchased an iPhone in her name, then supposedly transferred her to the Federal Trade Commission.
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Complainant is advising they did ask for the last four of her social and the exact amount in her bank accounts.
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She's requesting a public service[1] to speak to someone referencing fraud.
Police codes explained
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public service: Request for officer contact/assistance or advice (non-emergency)
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Location mentioned:
Near Oak Run Rd, Beckley, WV 25801
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