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Phishing scam reported in Dunbarton

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DUNBARTON, NH — The Dunbarton Police Department responded to a residence Wednesday to take a report of a phishing and courier scam in which a victim handed over more than $20,000 in cash.

Police responded at approximately 7 p.m. after a suspect arrived at the victim’s residence to collect the money.

The contact initially started as a PayPal phishing email indicating that the victim owed money to rectify an account issue.

The suspect vehicle, believed to be a newer model white SUV or crossover Acura, was seen on a nearby surveillance camera leaving the area at approximately 6 p.m.

The operator of the vehicle was described as an Asian female.

The case remains under active investigation.

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