Resident receives scam calls demanding $1,000 payment, Crozet VA
FraudA resident near Northwood Park Road in Albemarle County received scam calls from people claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House. The callers demanded $1,000 and said they were coming to the resident's home. The resident and an ex-family member are concerned for safety. The resident is returning home and a family member is on the way. There are weapons in the home but no violence threats were made.
Audio|Source: Albemarle County Police Department
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Transcript:
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32 to check near Northwood Park Road, near North West Park Road.
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We got a call from (name withheld).
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Apparently, she spoke with her ex-husband, (name withheld).
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He also goes by Joe.
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Apparently, he's been receiving calls from Publishers Clearing House, claiming that he has some winnings and a Mercedes that he needs to obtain.
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People have now called, claiming that they're coming to his house now, and they're asking for $1,000.
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Caller and apparently Mr. (name withheld) are concerned for his safety.
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Mr. (name withheld) is on his way back to his home now with a 10-minute ETA.
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He drives a 2015 Nissan Frontier blue in color.
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He's going to be by himself.
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Apparently one of his sons is also en route coming from Augusta County and a green Ford today on about 30-minute ETA.
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Mail reportedly does have weapons in his home.
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However, caller did not relate to us what those weapons were.
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She would like a phone call when you're done making contact with Mr. (name withheld) and checking the location.
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Location mentioned:
Park Rd, Crozet, VA 22932
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