Feb 24, 2026

RCPD: Man lost $3,500 in phone scam

Posted Feb 24, 2026 4:00 PM

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

Just before 2p.m. Monday, officers filed a report of larceny in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 76-year-old man reported an unknown suspect conducted a telephone scam involving money transfers. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $3,503.74.