Man scammed by impersonator claiming to be police officer, Ironton OH
A man reported being scammed by someone pretending to be a police officer and sending money to this person near South 4th Street in Ironton. Officers are responding to speak with the victim.
Audio|Source: Lawrence County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Caller at near South 4th Street.
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Caller advised that he was scammed by a male claiming to be an officer.
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He sent some of the money to him.
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I would like to speak to a real officer.
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Okay.
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Okay.
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I couldn't copy that address.
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You get it some more time.
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Near South 4th Street.
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Now coming.
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816 are I here.
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816, there is it?
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Good.
00:57
I've been at this residence before and spoke with the same caller.
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I think he thinks I'm the one that stand them.
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He sent some inappropriate images to the stammer about two weeks ago.
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You're going to start this way just in case.
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Yeah, I'm in route, too.
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Still a few minutes out, but I'm in route.
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Location mentioned:
S 4th St, Ironton, OH 45638
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