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The Marshalltown Police Department warns of current scam where a perpetrator claiming to be an Amazon representative calls unsuspecting individuals over the phone and claim that the individual has made a purchase on their Amazon account ranging from $500 to $1,500. The perpetrator then explains that if the individual does not make good on their account that Amazon will turn their claim over to the fraud division of the Federal Trade Commission.
A new scam variation has appeared locally regarding Amazon.com, according to the Marshalltown Police Department.
The scam works like this: a perpetrator claiming to be an Amazon representative, calls unsuspecting individuals over the phone and claim that the individual has made a purchase on their Amazon account ranging from $500 to $1,500. The perpetrator then explains that if the individual does not make good on their account that Amazon will turn their claim over to the fraud division of the Federal Trade Com
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In this file photo, an Amazon.com package awaits delivery from UPS in Palo Alto, Calif. Marshalltown police on Monday said an Amazon phone scam is circulating the area.
A new scam variation has appeared locally regarding Amazon.com, according to the Marshalltown Police Department.
The scam works like this: a perpetrator claiming to be an Amazon representative, calls unsuspecting individuals over the phone and claim that the individual has made a purchase on their Amazon account ranging from $500 to $1,500. The perpetrator then explains that if the individual does not make good on their account that Amazon will turn their claim over to the fraud division of the Federal Trade Commission. This is a scam.
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T-R PHOTOS BY LANA BRADSTREAM UnityPoint Health Marshalltown Hospital Administrator Shari King thanks employees gathered for the “Lighting the Way with Grateful Hearts” ceremony Thursday night. About 250 luminaries were placed in the windows of the skywalk over Main Street and the event was further highlighted with bell ringing from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and St. Francis of Assisi Church and a procession from Marshalltown Police Department and Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.
Jen Arneson, director of nursing at UnityPoint Health Marshalltown, tells a group of employees on Thursday night how proud she is of the work they have done during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hospital held a luminary event to honor COVID-19 patients and front-line workers who cared for them.
• Christopher McWherter, 41 was arrested for second offense operating while under the influence.
• Alexander Anderson, 24, was arrested for driving while disqualified.
• Douglas Cadotte, 47, was arrested for driving while license is denied, suspended, canceled or revoked.
• Tuyisenge Belitele, 23, was arrested for making a false report to 911 and disorderly conduct.
• Derek Hutchinson, 32, was arrested for interference with official acts and violating a no contact order.
• Kenny Almeida, 22, was arrested for open container and operating while under the influence.
• Dennis Arment, 65, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.
• Elias Arauz-Emiliano, 36, was arrested for operating while under the influence, using an electronic communication device, operation without registration, failures to provide proof of financial liability and leaving the scene of an accident.
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