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Resident reports $300 check scam by magazine seller, Lake County IN

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Lake County, IN

A resident near South Southern Rock Drive reported being scammed after writing a $300 check to a man selling magazines who she now suspects was fraudulent.

Audio|Source: Lake County Public Safety
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A broad report coming in, near South Southern Rock Drive.
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It's near South Southern Rock Drive.
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Please note, around May 2nd 20, a man came to her door selling magazines.
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She wrote him a check for $300, and now she fears it was a scam.
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