The Riley County Police Department is investigating a telephone scam that cost two Manhattan residents nearly $3,000.

According to police, officers took the report around 7:10 p.m. Tuesday.

A 25-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man reported an unknown suspect convinced them to transfer money during a phone scam.

The victims reported losing approximately $2,800.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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