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Resident threatened with arrest in sheriff scam call, Akron OH

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Near Timberline Dr, Akron, OH 44333

A resident near Timberline Dr received a scam call from someone pretending to be with the Sheriff's Department. The caller threatened arrest if the resident did not drive downtown, causing distress.

Audio|Source: Bath, Peninsula and Richfield Police, Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
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I have a bath resident on the line.
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She's near Timberline Dr. She received a phone call from somebody stating they were with the Sheriff's Department and demanded her to drive downtown or they would arrest her.
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She's pretty freaked out by it. Are you able to speak with her about it?

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Near Timberline Dr, Akron, OH 44333

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