Person misled in vehicle sale attempt on Facebook Marketplace, Columbus OH
FraudA person tried to buy a vehicle through Facebook Marketplace at near Camarney Lane but found no vehicle or seller present in the parking lot as expected. The vehicle discussed was a black Hyundai Genesis. The buyer was misled during the transaction attempt.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Zone 4 Far Northwest
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Transcript:
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16[2] at near Camarney Lane, I'll be waiting for you in a black wolf's records beside. The other 45[1] vehicle out there is a Black Hyundai Genesis, Tito, Echo,
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Romeo, (number withheld).
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So I was on Facebook Marketplace.
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Respond to try to get the vehicle and say to come here and buy it from him.
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He doesn't see in the parking lot, no one around it.
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45[1] is going to be out of Dayton.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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45: Vehicle-related crime or incident, such as hit-skip, robbery, or stolen vehicle/plate report.
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16: Disturbance or incident requiring police response, including traffic accidents, domestic issues, or mental health crises.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215
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