Man scammed for money and threatened with picture release, Rice Lake WI


A man reports being scammed of $750 by someone he met online, who now threatens to share his pictures if he doesn't pay more money.
Audio|Source: Barron County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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The first one's going to be a 911 call I had received from (name withheld).
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He's currently near East John St apartment.
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He had called requesting to speak to an officer and by his team at a male subject on grinder.
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I believe he's now being scammed for money.
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He had sent like $750, but now they're asking for more.
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They're going to send out pictures of him.
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He does not speak English.
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Again, he's near East John St.
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Location mentioned:
Near E John St, Rice Lake, WI 54868
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