Phone scam leads to cash withdrawal and gift card purchase


Audio|Source: Galesburg Police and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
from headquarters. What? Fraud complaint, 101 East Main, 1-0-1 East Main, first mid-bank. Call in by the bank, they have a customer in there that was being scammed over the phone, told to go to the bank and get cash and go get them gift cards and stay on the phone with him. (name withheld) is very upset at this time. I'd like to speak with an officer.
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Near E Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401
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