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Feds warn of scheme that threatens targets with arrest, phone deactivation

Newseze Wire·Mon, Oct 26, 8:08 PMWire: Cleveland.com
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Feds warn of scheme that threatens targets with arrest, phone deactivation

The scheme tries to convince targets that their phone number has been used in international phone scams and that the target is facing jail time if they don't pay a security deposit.

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The scheme tries to convince targets that their phone number has been used in international phone scams and that the target is facing jail time if they don't pay a security deposit. The story falls into Newseze's local desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Cleveland.com.

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