Woman targeted by phone scam demanding app download and money, Amsterdam NY
FraudA woman received phone calls from a man claiming he had her daughter. He demanded she download an app and bring money to Walmart. Authorities believe this is a scam.
Audio|Source: Amsterdam Police Department
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Transcript:
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I'm still on the phone with the caller.
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She's on the phone with a male who states he has her daughter.
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I believe this is a possible scam.
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I advise her to keep him on the phone.
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Call for her.
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The daughter reside in the city of Amsterdam?
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She's BCHS 3 daughters.
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She's unsure of which one.
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Again, I do believe this is a scam.
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I do, she's talking to ma'am.
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The phone is just open.
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Call up for. We'll be around momentarily, 128 division.
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2A4401.
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2A4-401.
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4-4-1.
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Show us out to the street.
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Receive you're out.
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She's still on the line with the mail.
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He's requesting she download an app and meet her in Walmart with money.
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She's keeping him on the line.
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Location mentioned:
Near Sanford farms shopping Center, Amsterdam, NY 12010
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