MANHATTAN — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a phone scam in Manhattan.
Just before 9 a.m. Thursday, police filed a report for aggravated false impersonation in the 2000 block of Plymouth Road in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department Activity Report.
A 60-year-old man reported an unknown suspect scammed him out of $3,200 by impersonating a law enforcement officer on the phone.
The RCPD reminded residents, "If you receive a call from 'Police' and you have ANY doubts about what they're saying: hang up and call RCPD (785) 537-2112."
Police ask that anyone with information to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.