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Person impersonates utility worker to access homes, Columbus OH

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Chittenden Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

A person impersonated a utility worker using a fake badge to gain access to homes and asked residents to complete an online form.

Audio|Heard on: Columbus Police Zone 4 Far Northwest
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48A in the area near Chittenden Ave.
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There is a person walking around with a presumed fake utility badge, trying to get people to open their doors and fill out an online link.
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Location mentioned:
Chittenden Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
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