Crime & Safety

Microsoft Scam May have Found a Victim: Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Strongsville Police Department

A Spruce Drive woman may have been scammed by someone claiming to represent Microsoft.

The woman told police July 6 she was told by the caller she was due a refund because of errors on her account. 

She gave them her account information and was promised money would be transferred through Western Union.

When she realized it was a scam, she closed her account. 

Police said people posing as Microsoft employees also claim there is a problem with someone's computer, then ask the person to turn it on and enter a code.

That gives the caller access to the computer -- and all the owner's personal information.

Sink Hole

A large sinkhole opened up on West 130th Street about 6:30 p.m. July 6.

A passerby tried to direct traffic until police arrived with barricades.

A report said the hole, which was 8 feet deep in parts, was about 100 feet north of Royalton Road, in a construction zone.

City officials called Fabrizzi, the contractor, for an emergency response. The company arrived about 7:45 p.m.

Assault with Marshmallow Poker

A 21-year-old man was taken to the hospital after he was allegedly stabbed with a marshmallow poker during a party on Spinnaker Circle shortly after midnight July 5, a report said.

A woman was brought to the police station in connection with the incident.

Yipes Stripes

A Ruth Drive resident reported about 5:30 a.m. July 5 he had four raccoons in his house.

The animal warden was called in.



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