Fraud reported involving online mechanic payment, Hyattsville MD
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FraudAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a fraud complaint near Merrimack Drive in Hyattsville. The caller reported being scammed by someone posing as a mobile mechanic on Facebook Marketplace. The caller sent money through mobile payment apps to an individual whose names were listed as (name withheld).
Audio|Heard on: Prince George's MD Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Two Adam Three fraud complaint, near Merrimack Drive.
00:03
Complainant advised being scammed by a mobile mechanic from Facebook Marketplace.
00:11
Reported sending money via Apple Pay.
00:15
The suspect used the Facebook name (name withheld).
00:19
On Zelle, the name appeared as (name withheld).
00:24
I got nothing further.
00:25
Two Adam Three.
00:26
Four.
00:29
Hey four, can you either send that to TRU or put it on hold for me when I clear?
00:35
Okay, four.
00:36
TRU is not open and I will go ahead and put it on hold now.
00:40
Two Adam Three, you can cancel.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Merrimac Dr, Hyattsville, MD 20783
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