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Scammer tries to get money using gift card from elderly man, Parkersburg WV

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Parkersburg, WV

An elderly man with Alzheimer's is on the phone with a scammer who is trying to get him to pay money and buy gift cards.

Audio|Source: Wood County Sheriff Dispatch, Parkersburg PD/Fire, Belpre PD/Fire
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Transcript:
(number withheld), Wigfield Drive. She advised her 81-year-old husband has Alzheimer. He's currently on the phone right now with a scammer. They're trying to get anywhere from $3,000 and $50,000 from him. He's also buying Amazon gift cards.

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