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Man traveling south on I-65 targeted by Facebook scam, Elizabethtown KY

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I-65, Elizabethtown, KY

A man driving south on I-65 is a victim of a Facebook scam. His daughter reports that scammers claimed to have kidnapped a friend's daughter and convinced him to send thousands in gift cards. He is now traveling to Alabama to give more money. A welfare check has been requested.

Audio|Source: Kentucky State Police Post 4
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Transcript:
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It's going to be a dark blue Ford F-250 with Indiana disabled veteran tag near Frank Lincoln 273 Charles, Indiana.
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Disabled veteran tag, break.
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This vehicle should be operated by (name withheld).
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His daughter called, advised that he is being Facebook scammed and is en route to Alabama to meet with the subject claiming they kidnapped the daughter of one of his friends.
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He has already given them several one thousand dollar gift cards and now he is on his way to give them seven thousand four hundred dollars.
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Callers are requesting a welfare check.

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I-65, Elizabethtown, KY

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