Possible scam activity near Ashland Ave, Chicago IL
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FraudAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of two to three males near North Ashland Avenue who appeared to be approaching people with clipboards and QR code devices. The individuals were believed to be attempting to scam passersby.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 11
Listen to dispatch call
00:17
Transcript:
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You mind sliding past the Jewel-Osco,
00:02
At a location near North Ashland? They have about two to three males walking around with QR code devices.
00:09
Give us a description of one male with dreadlocks and a puffer coat.
00:14
Say they also have clipboards.
00:16
Believe they're trying to scam people.
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Location mentioned:
N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
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