Elderly man convinced to buy bitcoin in scam


An elderly man was persuaded by scammers to buy Bitcoin, leading to a reported fraud incident.
Audio|Source: Broward County Sheriff Dispatch - North
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Transcript:
165 signal 14[1] in the lobby. Occurred at 100404 North West 5th Street, 104 404 North West 5th Street on the 7th of this month. The 050[2] is (name withheld) in the lobby. He's advising his 84-year-old father made Bitcoin purchases after he was convinced by two female subjects and one male.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
signal 14: Information/Advisement (often used for miscellaneous information or non-emergency)
[2]
050: Reporting Person (RP or complainant)
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Location mentioned:
NW 5th St, Pembroke Pines, FL
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