Fraud after victim shares computer access, Lexington MA
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FraudAs discussed during the dispatch call, a fraud was reported near Fairbanks Road in Lexington after a person gave screen-sharing access to an unknown individual, who then accessed passwords and used them to buy two $500 Home Depot gift cards. Detective follow-up was requested.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington Police
Listen to dispatch call
00:53
Transcript:
00:00
I'm going to be clear from near Fairbanks Road.
00:03
The reporting party said (name withheld) gave access to an unknown person to his computer via screen sharing.
00:14
That person was able to get access to his accounts.
00:18
They obtained passwords to his emails and credit cards, and purchased two $500 gift cards to Home Depot.
00:29
The victim seemed unfamiliar with the computer systems.
00:35
It took a lot of time to navigate through them.
00:39
I was able to secure their accounts as best as I could.
00:42
It will be a report by me, and please have a follow-up with Detective Goufshon.
00:47
They are struggling with some systems in the house and are looking for more assistance.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Fairbanks Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
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