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Fraud involving overpayment on Facebook Marketplace, Chesterton IN

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Near S 20th St, Chesterton, IN 46304

A seller on Facebook Marketplace was scammed when the buyer sent $500 more than agreed and asked for the extra money back, while also sending personal information like a social security number.

Audio|Source: Porter County Public Safety
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near S 20th St, Chesterton.
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518 South 20th Street.
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By stolen item 1 Facebook marketplace, purchaser sent.
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What she thought was $500 more than the selling price, asking the seller to send it back, as well as sent her (number withheld) and other information.

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Near S 20th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
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