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Scammer threatens buyer after vehicle fraud near north washington st, Herkimer NY

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N Washington St, Herkimer, NY 13350

A person trying to buy a gray Lexus with veteran plates was scammed online. The scammer is now threatening to kill the buyer by phone and text near North Washington Street.

Audio|Heard on: Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison Counties Public Safety
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In the area near North Washington St, that near North Washington St has on (name withheld).
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Buying a Lexus colored gray with veteran plates after being scammed by a person online trying to buy a vehicle.
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The person is now making threats to kill him by phone and texts.

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Location mentioned:
N Washington St, Herkimer, NY 13350

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