Suspected QR code scam reported at mall, Marlborough MA
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FraudAs discussed during the dispatch call, mall security reported two women possibly trying to scam shoppers with a QR code on their phones. They were under observation on the first floor near Journeys while officers were called to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Marlborough Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
00:17
Transcript:
00:00
You guys head down to the mall, link up with mall security.
00:03
They're watching two female individuals in the mall allegedly trying to scam people with some sort of QR code on their phone.
00:11
Unsure what exactly is going on, but they do have eyes on them.
00:14
Last seen on the first floor near Journeys.
00:15
Just link up with mall security so we can assist.
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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:
Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlborough, MA 01752
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
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