RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged scam involving gift cards.
Just before 2:30p.m. Monday, officers filed a report for theft by deception in the 100 block of Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.
A 60-year-old woman reported an unknown suspect called her saying her Amazon account was hacked and she needed to purchase gift cards and provide them to the caller as a remedy.
The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000.
Anyone with information can 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.