Scam call demands $875 for fake law enforcement release, Culloden WV
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A caller near Oakwood Road was scammed out of $875 by someone pretending to be law enforcement, claiming a relative arrested could be released with payment.
Audio|Heard on: Cabell County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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The false pretenses call number 66, near Oakwood Road.
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It's another scam call where the caller was scammed for $875 to cash up.
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They have a relative who was arrested and somebody claiming to be with jail or law enforcement to send them money so they can be released on ankle bracelet.
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Location mentioned:
Oakwood Rd, Culloden, WV 25510
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