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Computer scam targets resident at Stockholm RoadNew Sweden ME

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Near Stockholm Rd, New Sweden, ME 04762

A person near Stockholm Road was targeted by a computer scam where scammers claimed she owed $730, impersonated entities like Microsoft, took control of her computer, and tried to convince her to pay money. She did not send any payment.

Audio|Source: Aroostook County, Fort Kent, Madawaska, Grand Isle - Public Safety
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Started an impersonation near Stockholm Road.
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I could make you believe she can be scanned by (name withheld) and Microsoft.
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They had control of her computer.
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She told her that she had a $730 transaction when she's not going to pay any money.
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I probably just shut off the computer waiting for us all.

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Near Stockholm Rd, New Sweden, ME 04762
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