Two juveniles attempt $500 scam via phone donation, Jersey City NJ


Two juveniles approached a woman on North Avenue asking for donations for sports uniforms. They used her phone to attempt a $500 transaction, which was declined and canceled.
Audio|Source: Jersey City Police
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Transcript:
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Victim stated that around 3 to 4 p.m., she was walking down North Avenue.
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Two juveniles approached her asking for donations for sports uniforms, and she gave them her cell phone to enter the amount.
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The two juveniles attempted to charge $500.
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The transaction was declined and later canceled.
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Notifies the ball.
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Two cars off.
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They tried to commit fraud.
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The victim was walking down North Avenue earlier.
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Two teenagers walked up and asked if she could donate for sports uniforms.
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She gave them her cell phone.
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They tried to charge $500 to her phone.
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She was able to cancel the transaction.
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Location mentioned:
North St, Jersey City, NJ
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