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Description
SOMEONE GAVE ME A NUMBER TO TEXT MY FULL NAME AND BIRTHDAY I WAS TOLD BY THAT PERSON THAT SOMEONE WOULD GET BACK TOO ME IF I NEEDED HELP WITH BACK RENT OR UTILITIES SO I DID IT THEY SAID THE STATE OF NY WAS HELPING PEOPLE NO ONE EVER CONTACTED ME AFRAID IT MAY BE A SCAM
Targeted Person's Location
NY, USA- 14604
Scammer Information
Unknown Location
Unknown Email
(585) 978-5298
Unknown URL
Scam Type
Government Agency Imposter
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Business name
BACK RENT OR UTILITIES
Date Reported
October 23, 2025
Scam ID
1087690
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