Woman reports phone scam demanding eight thousand dollars, Chattanooga TN
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FraudA woman near John Ross Road reported a phone scam where callers said she owed eight thousand dollars and threatened arrest. She already sent eight hundred dollars and now seeks police help.
Audio|Heard on: East Ridge Public Safety
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Transcript:
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554, copy a fraud call.
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Go ahead.
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Near John Ross Road, near Edwards Terrace and Frederick Drive.
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This female caller has fallen for the scam.
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They advise she owes eight thousand dollars or they'll come pick her up and take her to jail and she has sent them eight hundred dollars.
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They finally realized it's a scam and now she wants to see police department.
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Location mentioned:
John Ross Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37412
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