Teen scammed $150 in gift cards via Instagram, Lakewood OH


A female reported that her 14-year-old son was tricked into buying $150 worth of Apple gift cards via Instagram for someone he believed he knew but did not.
Audio|Source: Lakewood Police and Fire
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Respond to near French Ave.
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Female thinks that her 14-year-old son was scammed.
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He bought $150 worth of Apple gift cards through Instagram for someone he thought he knew, but he doesn't.
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Near French Ave.
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Near French Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
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