JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WENY) -- The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a scam involving a Millerton man who was tricked into providing $18,000 in gift cards to unknown individuals over four weeks.

According to authorities from the Mansfield Patrol Unit, the 57-year-old victim was contacted by suspects via WhatsApp. The suspects told the victim the victim he had won a large prize and then requested payment in the form of gift cards.

The victim reported that he provided the gift card information multiple times between January 23 and February 23, 2025.

Police have classified this incident as theft by deception, and the investigation is ongoing.