Resident scammed into sending ten thousand dollars by phone fraud, Ruidoso NM
FraudA resident at Canyon Creek Lodge was scammed into sending ten thousand dollars in cash to an address in Florida after receiving a fraudulent call pretending to be from their bank's helpline.
Audio|Source: Ruidoso Police Department
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Transcript:
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104. It's going to be in reference to larceny at the Canyon Creek Lodge, near Carrizo Canyon Rd, Apartment 219.
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R.P.C. called in and advised that he got a call from his bank yesterday saying that he had a purchase from GameStop and Texas.
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Thank you.
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He called what he thought was a helpline.
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They advised him to send ten thousand dollars to an address in Florida in cash.
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He sent the money yesterday.
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He said it should arrive.
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In Florida tomorrow,
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he's wanting to make a report.
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Location mentioned:
Carrizo Canyon Rd, Ruidoso, NM 88345
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