Caller scammed in computer repair fraud demand, Sanford NC
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FraudAccording to the dispatch call, a caller was scammed by someone pretending to fix computer problems and was told to pay $50,000. The caller withdrew the money and was instructed that federal agents would collect it at home.
Audio|Heard on: Chatham NC Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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1025-near Firestone Lane, near Firestone Lane,
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reference fraud.
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The caller states (name withheld) computer was acting up and a pop-up appeared with a person saying that (name withheld) had been hacked.
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They said they were trying to fix it for (name withheld).
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They said it would cost (name withheld) $50,000.
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The caller went to the bank and got all that money, which (name withheld) has at the house now,
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and was told that in the morning, federal agents will come to (name withheld) house to pick up the money.
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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:
Firestone Ln, Sanford, NC 27330
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