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Attempted firearm purchase fraud reported by resident, Westlake OH

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Westlake, OH 44145

A resident in Westlake received a call from someone claiming to be from American Express. The caller tried to buy a firearm using her name, but she does not have an American Express card and asked to speak with police.

Audio|Source: WestCom Fire and West Suburbs Police - Digital MARCS
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You respond to near Back Rd please speak to resident there.
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She got a call from a foreign sounding party, so they're from American Express with someone trying to buy a firearm in her name in Washington.
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She states that she does not have an American Express card but would like to speak to an officer.

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Westlake, OH 44145

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