May 17, 2023

RCPD: Man lost $4000 after call from fake bank representative

Posted May 17, 2023 2:30 PM

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged identity theft.

Just after 9a.m. Tuesday, officers filed a report for identity theft and theft by deception in the 800 block of Davis Drive in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

 A 67-year-old man reported he received a call from someone posing as a bank representative and relayed personal information to the person who then transferred money out of his bank account.

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $4,000. 

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