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Resident reports potential phone scam in Fort Madison

Heard on: South East Iowa, West Central Illinois Public Safety
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I have a request for a callback of a resident at the (place withheld) wanting to speak with someone in reference to a phone call that she got from Publishers Clearing House.
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Ave H, Fort Madison, IA 52627
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a resident at the Kensington in Fort Madison requested a callback after receiving a suspicious phone call that appeared to be a potential scam, possibly from a company claiming to be a clearing house. Officers were notified for follow-up regarding the possible fraud case.

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