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Scam texts threaten FBI action unless money paid, Columbia MD

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Near Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Police are investigating scam texts sent to neighbors near Valencia Lane. The sender claims to be the FBI and threatens action unless money is paid.

Audio|Source: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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We have near Valencia Ln, near Valencia Ln, apartment 3021.
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The calls by the neighbors even text from someone saying they're the FBI and they're going to come get them.
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They're also demanding money and claiming to know the call of that's right.

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Near Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
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