FINNEY COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Finney County are investigating a kidnapping, phone scam.

Over the last several days reports have been made to the Garden City Police Department about people being contacted by phone and the caller informing them that they have kidnapped their child or family member, according to a social media report.

The caller then requests money wired to the person for safe return of the child or family member.

This is a scam. You should always treat this type of call serious and it is a good idea to confirm the safety of the alleged kidnapped person, but do not send money.

Police indicated, if you feel the they call is legitimate, contact law enforcement immediately.