SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police say an 86-year-old Franklin woman was recently scammed out of $20,100.00.

Around 4:54 p.m. on April 20, troopers from PSP Franklin responded to a residence on Rocky Grove Avenue, in Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County, for the report of a theft by deception.

Upon arrival, troopers discovered that an unknown person had scammed the victim – an 86-year-old Franklin woman – out of $20,100.00.

According to police, the victim was tricked into purchasing gift cards and providing the information to the unknown subject.

Troopers are continuing to investigate.