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07/14/2023
Fraud Scam at Gas Station with Bitcoin
Marinette County Sheriff, WI
FRPA Received the following alert:
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fraud |
DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: 07/13/23 0200 hours |
LOCATION OF INCIDENT: George Webb/Eagle Express in Marinette County |
DETAILS OF INCIDENT: On 07/13/23 at approximately 0200 hours, an employee of the Eagle Express/George Webb Gas station in Marinette County received a call from an individual he believed to be the “owner” of the business. The alleged owner told the employee he needed to check the expiration date on the fire extinguishers. He then told the employee there would be a delivery coming and the owner needed to pay 25% of the 14k bill for the delivery. |
Photos(s) Attached: No |
Agency Contact Information |
AGENCY NAME: Marinette County Sheriff's Office |
OFFICER ISSUING ALERT: Detective William Swanson |
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 715-732-7638 |

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