Scam call claims federal debt and asks about firearms, Margate FL
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FraudAccording to the dispatch call, a person reported receiving scam calls from someone claiming to be from the Federal Trade Commission. The caller said the person owed money and asked about firearms at the home. The caller also said they needed to check the internet. The person was afraid of being robbed.
Audio|Heard on: Broward County Sheriff Dispatch - North
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Transcript:
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Near NW 67th Ave.
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The complainant received a call from an unknown subject stating they were from the Federal Trade Commission,
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advising that he owes a large amount of money.
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They asked if he had firearms in his home and said they needed to come out to check his internet.
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He went to get the money yesterday.
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He was afraid someone was going to rob him.
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Location mentioned:
NW 67th Ave, Margate, FL 33063
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