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Scam reported with false hostage claim on Vine StreetEast Providence RI

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Vine St, East Providence, RI 02914

A person on Vine Street reported sending money to someone who falsely claimed their daughter was held hostage. This appears to be a scam using a fake kidnapping story.

Audio|Source: East Providence Police and Fire
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3-3 Vine Street SV condition,
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broad -ish person sent money to somebody that said their daughter was being held hostage till he paid code to the daughter was safe.

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Vine St, East Providence, RI 02914
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