A 66-year-old man from Effort, Chestnuthill Township, reported receiving a phone call from someone identifying himself as a member of the Monroe County sheriff’s office.

He told the victim that he had a warrant out for his arrest and instructed the victim to pay $1,500 in gift cards. The victim then sent the money to 610 Monroe St., Suite 221, in Stroudsburg. The investigation into the incident is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to call troopers at 570-646-2271.