Elderly couple scammed by caller claiming sheriff's office, Defiance OH
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FraudAn elderly couple on Mistywood Court was scammed by a caller pretending to be from the sheriff's office who said they owed money for missed jury duty.
Audio|Heard on: Defiance County Sheriff, City Police, Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
00:00
There's a fraud complaint on Mistywood Court.
00:08
Love to say.
00:09
Sorry to be around.
00:11
You're clear.
00:12
It's an elderly couple.
00:14
They received a call from someone claiming to be from the sheriff's office, stating that they needed to bring money because they missed jury duty.
00:23
We're familiar that that is a scam that's going on.
00:25
They'd like to speak to an officer in person.
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Location mentioned:
N Mistywood Ct, Defiance, OH 43512
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