Scam caller threatened to shoot resident, Brook Park OH


A caller says their 60-year-old father got a scam call from someone claiming to be with Publishers Clearing House. The caller tried to get money as part of a car-related scam and then said they would come to the home near Fayette Blvd in Brook Park with a shotgun and shoot him. The call happened a few hours before the report.
Audio|Source: Berea, Brook Park Police
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Near Fayette Blvd in Brook Park. Caller reports his 60-year-old father received a phone call saying they were from Publishers Clearing House. The caller tried to get money in a car scam. They then said they would come to the house with a shotgun and shoot him. This happened a few hours ago.
Near Fayette Blvd in Brook Park. Caller reports his 60-year-old father received a phone call saying they were from Publishers Clearing House. The caller tried to get money in a car scam. They then said they would come to the house with a shotgun and shoot him. This happened a few hours ago.
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Near Fayette Blvd, Brook Park, OH 44142
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