Apr 03, 2025

RCPD: Man lost $7,000 in alleged crypto currency scam

Posted Apr 03, 2025 4:00 PM

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an alleged scam in Riley County.

On Wednesday, police filed a report for Fraud/Theft by Deception, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A male reported being contacted by an individual posing as an FBI agent. The victim was instructed to deposit money into a crypto currency ATM. The victim lost $7,000, according to the RCPD.  Police released no additional details.