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Scam callers demand money claiming prize winnings, Charlottesville VA

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Park Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Scammers are calling a resident claiming he has won a prize and a Mercedes, then demanding $1,000. The callers say they are coming to the house, causing safety concerns.

Audio|Source: Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA Police
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Transcript:
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We got a call from (name withheld).
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Apparently, she spoke with her ex-husband, (name withheld), he also posed by Joe.
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Apparently, he's been receiving calls from Publisher's Clearinghouse, claiming that he has some winnings and the Mercedes that he needs to obtain.
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People have now called claiming that they're coming to his house now, and they're asking for a thousand dollars.
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Caller and apparently (name withheld) are concerned for his safety.
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(Name withheld) is on his way back to his home now with a 10-minute ETA.

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Park Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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