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juveniles and woman soliciting money in possible scam, Pittsburgh PA

Fraud

Reported: 11/12/2025 09:16 AM

Fifth Ave & Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

A caller reported juveniles and a woman soliciting money at the intersection of Shady Avenue and Fifth Avenue, suspected to be a scam involving children.

Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS

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I'm getting another call at Shady and Fifth.

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Call or not on scene about juveniles.

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I guess soliciting money or the mother being there using the kids as a scam is what they're saying.

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Fifth Ave & Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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