Scam attempt reported near 4th Avenue in Grinnell, Grinnell IA
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FraudA caller near 4th Avenue reported that individuals claiming to be from ADT asked questions about her property. She believed it was a scam and wanted to inform authorities.
Audio|Heard on: Poweshiek County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I spoke with a caller near 4th Avenue.
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She stated that she has lived at her home about 10 months now and somebody knocked on her door and said they were from ADT and that it should have been part of her closing agreement that they were going to come by.
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They were asking her a lot of questions about her property.
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She kind of sent them on the way, but she wanted to let us know.
00:24
It doesn't need a call back, but she thought that it seemed like a scam and wanted to let somebody know.
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Location mentioned:
4th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
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