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Caller reports scam claiming vehicle in robbery, Chicago IL

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Near W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60644

A caller reported receiving a scam call from someone pretending to be a detective. The caller was told her vehicle was involved in a robbery and was instructed to call 911 to complete the report.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 12
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Transcript:
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Hi to Autotech report near W Van Buren.
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Callers stating that she received a call that her vehicle was involved in a robbery from a
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a detective,
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and that she should call 911 to finish the report.

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Location mentioned:
Near W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60644

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