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Impersonator Demands Money Over Jury Duty Scam, Artie WV

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Near White Oak Creek Rd, Artie, WV 25008

A resident was contacted by a man impersonating a sheriff's deputy who demanded she withdraw money and invest in Bitcoin or face arrest for missing jury duty.

Audio|Source: Raleigh County Police, Bradley Fire and WV State Police
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Transcript:
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We have a request for a public service referencing fraud near White Oak Creek Rd in Ardee.
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Complainant advises she was contacted by a male claiming to be with the sheriff's office named Officer (name withheld).
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He told her to withdraw money from her account and invest in Bitcoin, stating if she didn't do this, she was going to be arrested.
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He said she would be arrested because she was signed up for jury duty and did not show up.
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She is requesting a public service at this time.

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Location mentioned:
Near White Oak Creek Rd, Artie, WV 25008
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