Possible scam at PNC Bank with large cash withdrawal, Westerville OH
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FraudAuthorities responded to a possible scam in progress at PNC Bank near Maxtown Crossing. A female customer was attempting to withdraw $8,000 after sending strange messages to her husband. The husband reported concern that his wife may be a victim of fraud.
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Transcript:
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542, 573, copy of 1034,
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has a phone hanging on the female at PNC Bank near Maxtown Crossing.
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42.
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May 1.3rd, may want to reach.
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We want to return P.S.
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to the husband, but he's calling because his wife received him strange.
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He received a strange message from his wife.
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When he called her back, she said she couldn't speak.
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He's concerned she's been adopted, but her phone's pinging there at the bank.
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Her initial message to him was something about...
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A bench warrant in Delaware County Sheriff's Office, so we're concerned it might be a scam, and she's at the bank right now.
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She drives that white infinity, I'll put the 12 in the call,
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and might be involving a scam or something.
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That was a very copy.
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And where is the husband?
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Husband's name is Brian.
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Okay, she did just text him that she needs to take $8,000 out of the bank.
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And I believe he's home.
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Thank you. 2380, please 73 and go with 42.
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Topi out get your honor.
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35, can you get PNC a call before officers arrive?
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We will. We're also attempting her as well.
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So anybody else being on it's my district for now.
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Copy.
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Maxtown Crossing, Westerville, OH 43082
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