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Caller scammed with fake $30,000 Facebook prize, Utica MI

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Near River Vista St, Utica, MI 48317

A caller was scammed by someone on Facebook claiming she won $30,000. She gave her home address and sent $190. She is now scared the scammers might come to her house with her children.

Audio|Source: Macomb County Police, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
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near River Vista St, near River Vista St,
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caller stated she was on a Facebook page.
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They told her that she won $30,000.
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gave the individual she was speaking to her home address, they just told her that they were on her way and they keep asking for $30 for gas money.
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She has already given them $190.
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She feels scared that they are coming to her house due to her and her kids being home.
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She was advised to no longer make contact with these individuals.

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Near River Vista St, Utica, MI 48317

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