Fraud reported after sharing bank info on marketplace, Chippewa Falls WI


A person reported losing money after giving bank details to someone on Facebook Marketplace. The information was misused to transfer money without permission.
Audio|Source: Chippewa County Sheriff and Chippewa Falls Police
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Transcript:
Forty-three county and Senate. Ten-four. Copy a fraud. Go ahead. It occurred near Pearl St, apartment 119. Caller confirmed he sent money through Venmo after trying to sell something on Facebook Marketplace. His banking information was shared with the buyer and used to send money elsewhere. Caller didn't contact bank to freeze accounts.
Forty-three county and Senate. Ten-four. Copy a fraud. Go ahead. It occurred near Pearl St, apartment 119. Caller confirmed he sent money through Venmo after trying to sell something on Facebook Marketplace. His banking information was shared with the buyer and used to send money elsewhere. Caller didn't contact bank to freeze accounts.
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Location mentioned:
Near Pearl St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
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