Caller threatened with extortion via messaging app


A person received threatening messages from someone claiming to have hacked their phone and demanding money to not reveal private information.
Audio|Source: Jersey City Police
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Transcript:
Caller at 36 Prospect Street reports receiving messages from someone through a messaging app, claiming they hacked the phone and have all their information, demanding money to avoid exposing it.
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Location mentioned:
Near Prospect St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
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