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Chicago, IL

Elderly man may be targeted in catfishing scam 

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Near W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612
Citizens are worried that their elderly relative might be tricked by someone online and are alerting authorities as he goes to meet a person at the United Center.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 03
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Transcript:
The parking lot of target over there. We'll throw that right on the back. 1202. Concerned citizens called about their elderly brother arriving at the United Center soon. He is 6'1, about 210 pounds, meeting someone there. She thinks he's being catfished and he's vulnerable. I have his phone number as well. Do we have a name? Any other descriptors? Why do they think something's going on?

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Near W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612
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