Caller reports online scam after buying tools


Audio|Source: Ashtabula County Public Safety - South and Central
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Transcript:
2127 West Prospect, 2127 West Prospect. The caller stated he purchased tools from a Facebook group that sold Milwaukee products. He was asked to pay $150 for refundable shipping fees, and the seller agreed to pay the other 50% break. Go ahead. The caller states that he receives shipping information from the company and tracking. It shows that the items were shipped from Illinois and his last location was in Oregon. He reached out to the company and the company now wants more money for shipping and he refuses to pay. We can get him back on the line for you? Go ahead.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Prospect Rd, Ashtabula, OH 44004
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