Dec 20, 2024

RCPD: Woman lost $1,000 in gift card scam

Posted Dec 20, 2024 4:00 PM

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement are investigating an alleged phone scam.

Just before 11:30a.m. Thursday, officers filed a report of theft  in the 3300 block of Mercer Drive, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 73-year-old woman reported an unknown subject called her posing as someone from her place of employment and had her purchase gift cards.

Total loss associated with this report is $1,000. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.