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Homeowner threatened after scammer texts with home photo, Richmond MI

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Near Orchard Ln, Richmond, MI 48062

A homeowner received a threatening text message from a scammer, including a photo of her home. Her children are home with a babysitter while she is at work. She requested a welfare check on the babysitter and children and asked officers to watch the house.

Audio|Source: Macomb County Police, Fire, and EMS
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For a suspicious situation, can respond to near Orchard Ln, Richmond.
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Homeowner received text message from someone stating that she owed money and they were coming to collect, sent her address in the picture of her home.
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Her children, and four years old are home with a babysitter.
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Our complainant is at work.
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She requested a welfare check on the babysitter and her two children and to watch the house.

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Near Orchard Ln, Richmond, MI 48062
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