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Resident receives threatening texts after possible scam, Lombard IL

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Near N Broadview Ave, Lombard, IL 60148

A resident received threatening text messages including a photo of his home and a threat about his wife. The wife knows about it but doesn't want to involve police. The caller suspects it is a scam by someone from a call service trying to extort money.

Audio|Source: DuComm Police 1 East - Lombard, and Villa Park
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This is more information only.
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There is no one to be seen, but near North Broadview Ave.
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Caller is receiving threatening texts, in Wisconsin, and the person's on a photo of his home and said his wife would be a good candidate for decapitation.
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His wife is home, she is aware of these threats, and she does not want to be seen.
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They believe this is some kind of scam because it is a former female from a call service they claim he used, trying to get money out of him.
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So we are requesting extra patrol.

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Near N Broadview Ave, Lombard, IL 60148
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