MONROE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Clarion man was scammed out of $13,000.00 in an internet fraud scheme.

According to Clarion-based State Police, troopers investigated an internet fraud incident that occurred on Westwood Drive, in Monroe Township, Clarion County.

Police say three checks totaling $13,000.00 were stolen through the scheme sometime between 8:00 a.m. on September 15 and 11:00 p.m. on October 21.

The victim is a 56-year-old Clarion man.

PSP Clarion released the above report on Tuesday, November 15.