Elderly couple scammed by caller claiming sheriff's office, Defiance OH
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FraudAccording to the dispatch call, an elderly couple on Mistywood Court was scammed by a caller pretending to be from the sheriff's office who said they owed money for missed jury duty.
Audio|Heard on: Defiance County Sheriff, City Police, Fire and EMS - Digital
Listen to dispatch call
00:27
Transcript:
00:00
There's a fraud complaint on Mistywood Court.
00:08
Love to say.
00:09
Sorry to be around.
00:11
You're clear.
00:12
It's an elderly couple.
00:14
They received a call from someone claiming to be from the sheriff's office, stating that they needed to bring money because they missed jury duty.
00:23
We're familiar that that is a scam that's going on.
00:25
They'd like to speak to an officer in person.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
N Mistywood Ct, Defiance, OH 43512
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