Resident scammed with false granddaughter story, Trempealeau WI


A resident near 4th St reported being scammed by a caller pretending to be his granddaughter and gave out his credit card and social security information. He has contacted his bank to close the account.
Audio|Source: Trempealeau County Fire, Law and EMS
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Transcript:
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27A, copy of fraud call.
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Go ahead.
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Near 4th St call reporting. He believes he is being scammed. He received a call from North Carolina
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about using his card for his granddaughter, but he does not have a granddaughter.
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He did give his credit card and social security information out.
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He did call his bank to close his account.
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Location mentioned:
Near 4th St, Trempealeau, WI 54661
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