Man scammed $175 at Walmart by friend promising ride, Cumberland County ME


A man at Walmart near the eye doctor entrance was scammed out of $175 by a friend who promised to pick him up after receiving the money. The friend did not come and is now demanding more money. The man wishes to talk to an officer.
Audio|Source: Cumberland County Public Safety
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Man at Walmart near the eye doctor entrance reports being scammed out of $175 by a friend who said if he sent money, he would come pick him up.
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Friend never showed and is now demanding more money.
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Caller wants to speak to an officer about it.
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Yes, it's near 2632.
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Cumberland County, ME
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