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Caller received mostly fake bills in phone sale scam, Springfield IL

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Near Melrose St, Springfield, IL 62703

A caller near Melrose St reported receiving mostly fake bills for a phone purchase. The person who gave the money ran back inside. The caller is waiting nearby in a black Jeep Cherokee.

Audio|Source: Sangamon County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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735 Spring Creek, 235 Spring Creek meet with (name withheld).
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He advised he was selling a phone.
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But subject at this location,
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the subject came out, gave caller money,
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and only two of the bills are real. The mail then ran back inside.
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Callers staying by in a black Jeep Cherokee.

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Near Melrose St, Springfield, IL 62703
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