Man loses money in boat purchase scam online, Barry County MI


A person tried to buy a boat online for $17,900. The boat was never delivered, and the seller's phone number was disconnected.
Audio|Source: Barry County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
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Caller reporting got involved in an online scam.
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He lost money.
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He was trying to purchase a boat for $17,900.
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They were supposed to show up today to deliver it.
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They did not show up.
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And when he gave the number a call back, a female advised that she would look into it.
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Now they're trying to call the number and it comes up disconnected.
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Barry County, MI
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