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Resident scammed out of 10000 in bail fraud, Algoma WI

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Near Frank Ave, Algoma, WI 54201

A person received a fake phone call from someone pretending to be from the district attorney's office, saying their son was in jail and bail had to be paid. A young man came to the house and collected 10000 dollars in cash.

Audio|Source: Kewaunee County Police, Fire and EMS
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near Frank Ave.
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The caller stated he received a phone call from (name withheld) claiming to be from the DA's office in Kiwani about bail for his son.
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The caller said he needed to pay 50000 to get him out of jail.
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A young man then came to his residence to collect the money. He gave him 10000 in cash.

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Near Frank Ave, Algoma, WI 54201
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