NESS COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in western Kansas are investigating an unusual scam.

A grandmother who resides in Ness City was targeted by a con man claiming to be a Captain from the Dodge City Police Department, according to a media release from police in Dodge City.

He told the woman that her grandson who resides in Dodge City had been arrested for causing the death of a pregnant mother and her baby.

The con man said the family was willing to settle the suit against her grandson for certain dollar value.

The grandmother attempted to cash out multiple life insurance policies in order to cover the cost. A sharp insurance agent discovered the con and put a stop to it.

Authorities did not release names in the case.