Caller impersonates VA to get personal info in fraud case, Shady Spring WV


A person pretending to be from the VA contacted a man and asked for his private medical and personal information during a fraud incident.
Audio|Source: Raleigh County Police, Bradley Fire and WV State Police
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Transcript:
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A request for a public service reference and fraud complaint, near Flat Top Rd in Shady Spring.
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She advised that her father was, (name withheld).
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on the phone with a person pretending to be with the VA.
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He thought the subject then started asking medical questions and they got his date of birth and Social Security.
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She was calling for the father and did leave his phone number (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Near Flat Top Rd, Shady Spring, WV 25918
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