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Men scam donations claiming to collect for child's funeral, Chicago IL

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Near N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

Two men wearing light green construction vests are scamming people near Walgreens on North Broadway by claiming to collect money for a child's funeral. One victim donated three dollars, but her credit card was charged two thousand dollars.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 02
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Transcript:
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Good afternoon. I have an old deceptive practice on the board,
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near Walgreens on North Broadway.
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I guess it's the usual.
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Two men in light green construction vests standing in front,
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claiming to be collecting for a child's funeral.
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Call estate, she donated three dollars,
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but her credit card and bank just stated that they took two thousand dollar transactions where they were trying to attempt to get those transactions. She's no longer... on scene but thinks the offenders are still in the area so that's all I have.

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Near N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
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