Resident reports scam attempt involving bank withdrawal, Beaver Dam WI


A resident withdrew a large sum from the bank after being told to deposit it in an ATM as part of a scam. She realized it was a scam before depositing, kept the funds, and is seeking police guidance on returning the money to her account.
Audio|Source: Dodge County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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That's 539[1], copy fraud.
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Go ahead.
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539[1], if you can respond to near Monroe St.
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Our caller took out a significant amount of money from the bank.
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She was told it's part of a scam.
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She was told to deposit the money in a certain ATM.
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She did not deposit the money, realized it was a scam, and she'll be going back to the bank later to return the money to her account.
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And she's looking for contact on how she should proceed.
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She's willing to come to the PD or whatever she needs to do so an officer can be involved in the conversation.
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that's allegedly going to happen around 9 a.m.
Police codes explained
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[1]
539: Fraud
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Location mentioned:
Near Monroe St, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
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