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Chicago Robbery Surge: Digital Payment Scams in River North

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Source: ABC7 Chicago
Chicago Robbery Surge: Digital Payment Scams in River North
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TL;DR

Chicago police warn of robberies in River North where offenders trick victims into giving their phones for donations or social media follows, then steal money via digital payment apps or take phones by force if refused.

Topics:nationcrime#chicago#crime#deception#early-morning#phone-theft#robbery
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  1. Chicago crime: Robbers transfer money using Zelle, Apple Pay after asking victim for donation or Instagram follow on Dearborn Ave  ABC7 Chicago
  2. Police warn of scam happening in popular River North area  NBC 5 Chicago
  3. Chicago Police Alert, Rise in Deceptive Robberies Using Digital Payments in River North  Hoodline

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