SALINE COUNTY —Police are investigating a report of scammers who deceive three people in Salina who were attempting to earn US citizenship.
On Monday afternoon, three people including two 49-year-old women and a 34-year-old man, seeking US citizenship visited the Salina Police station to report the scam, according to statement from police.
In January, the three reported they were contacted via email by scammers claiming to be 'immigration lawyers.' These scammers advised they could 'assist them with their immigration status.'
The victims received various phone calls, followed by requests of money for filing fees and other reasons since the first initial contact in January.
According to police the women each lost $2,180 and the man lost $5,550.
SPD told Salina Post, they want to inform the community to be aware of scams, such as this crime.