Possible scam targeting elderly woman near Oak Dr, Urbana OH
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FraudAs discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly woman with dementia was reportedly scammed by a man offering yard work near Oak Dr. He allegedly accepted payment after minimal work. Authorities noted that the payment was later canceled, and no further harm was reported.
Audio|Heard on: Champaign OH Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Refers only to a (name withheld); her sister lives near Oak Dr.
00:09
A male showed up claiming to do some yard work.
00:14
She's 85 years old, has dementia, and lives alone.
00:19
The male scammed her out of a thousand dollars after cutting down a small limb and was there for about half an hour.
00:26
They were able to cancel the check.
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Location mentioned:
Oak Dr, Urbana, OH 43078
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