helped him create an account for UPS. We had him put in the information. He did have to pay a fee, but he was able to stop the package and have it shipped back to his house,  Bauer said.

The package was reportedly just hours from leaving for California when it was intercepted.

 The UPS said it was two hours away from being gone to California, and that would have been it,  the victim said.

Police continue to work with federal authorities to identify those responsible.

Authorities are encouraging anyone who believes they may be the target of a scam to contact local law enforcement and talk with trusted family members before sending money or sharing personal information.

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