Police confirm false hostage scam call in Newton, Newton MA
FraudPolice conducted a welfare check on a woman after her brother received a scam call saying she was held hostage and a ransom was demanded. Officers confirmed the woman was safe and spoke with her brother.
Audio|Source: Newton Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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John Ellis Group at near Wells Ave.
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This was called by the Ashlin PD.
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Can you check on the well-being of (name withheld)?
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We don't have a date of birth on her.
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Her brother got a scam call saying that she's being held hostage and she's being ransomed for a certain amount of money.
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Matt.
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All right? All right.
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Okay, very quick.
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Mike, boy, you're clear.
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Go for you. Go for you.
00:45
She said you'll step out to speak with the officer.
00:57
Thank you. Nine's off.
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Roger.
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Medic 2, Fireland.
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Medic 2.
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Medic 2, we're off the hospital.
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Off the hospital, bump it.
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1-199 of control.
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Control.
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Yeah,
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she stepped out, she said everything is fine, and she's been in touch with her brother.
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Location mentioned:
Near Wells Ave, Newton, MA 02459
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