Person scammed with fake money in phone sale, Chicago IL


A person was scammed with fake money during an in-person phone sale near S Ashland Ave. They are seeking police help to review security footage.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 03
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Transcript:
Can you assist the citizen at near S Ashland Ave? near S Ashland Ave, Zell, is calling. He pulled a phone to someone online. When he went to exchange, they handed him fake money and drove off. I don't know why he wasn't transferred to Art for his report, but he wasn't and he wants somebody to come view the security footage. 104. 2423. 1423. So I'll turn 21 most of the area.
Can you assist the citizen at near S Ashland Ave? near S Ashland Ave, Zell, is calling. He pulled a phone to someone online. When he went to exchange, they handed him fake money and drove off. I don't know why he wasn't transferred to Art for his report, but he wasn't and he wants somebody to come view the security footage. 104. 2423. 1423. So I'll turn 21 most of the area.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
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