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Elderly woman exploited by scammer posing as singer, Sylvania OH

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Near Summit St, Sylvania, OH 43560

An elderly woman at Canterbury Court Apartments is being financially exploited by someone pretending to be the singer George Strait. She has been sending money to this scammer and asking family for money and loans. Her daughter reported the situation and police were asked to check on her safety.

Audio|Source: Lucas County Law Enforcement - Northwest Dispatch
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889 885 check safety canterbury court apartments near summit to the apartment one zero three if (name withheld) calling she's out of town needs crew to speak with our elderly mother (name withheld)
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She's being scammed and is sending money to someone claiming to be a famous country singer, George Strait.
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Mom's out asking family for money, taking out loans.
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Mom's going to deny it, but it has been checked for...
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Mom will deny it, but she has been checked for a site in the past.

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Near Summit St, Sylvania, OH 43560

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