Person reports online vehicle booking fraud attempt, Jersey City NJ


A person reported a scam attempt after booking a vehicle through an online app. The scammer tried to get extra money for a security deposit, but it is unclear if any money was paid.
Audio|Source: Jersey City Police
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Transcript:
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Here you have slides down in front of near Arlington Ave.
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Guys trying to call in a fraud complaint.
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Holy, book the vehicle.
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He booked the vehicle through an online app.
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Now they were trying to get extra money off of him for a security deposit on the side. This is a fraud incident. I'm not sure if there was any actual money exchange, though.
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