SEDGWICK COUNTY —Police have received reports about people standing in medians and intersections around Wichita, asking for money for a young girl named Carla, who they claim passed away from leukemia.
On Saturday, officers questioned one individual who couldn’t provide any additional photos, even though he claimed Carla was his niece. He said he came from out of state to Wichita on a friend’s suggestion.
After investigating, police discovered the Tulsa Police Department had reported a similar scam involving identical signs with a different photo. "Please be aware—this appears to be a scam."