Woman scammed out of $800 at Walmart
FraudA caller reports a 19-year-old woman at a Walmart who was tricked into sending $800 by someone claiming to have her brother. She sent the money by Western Union to an unknown person in Florida. She has been on the phone with the scammers for about two hours and is now hyperventilating at the store entrance while refusing medical help.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Fiesta Patrol District
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Transcript:
Units to break for a welfare check at the Walmart, 240 West Baseline. Maker 11. One Maker 11. I can't for the 900[1]. Okay, copy. It's going to be 240-West Baseline. R.P. is 19 years old. She sent $800 via Western Union to an unknown person, saying they had her brother in the cartel. She sent to Florida. That he is at school in Chandler and safe, but she's now hyperventilating at the front of the store. Refusing medical. Female wearing all-black clothing. 11, (name withheld). Maker 11. She's been on the phone with the scammers for two hours.
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900: Possible scam or fraud report
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Location mentioned:
Near W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210
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