The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is warning people after a local resident fell victim to a scam after becoming friends with an unknown female over social media.

“A local man reported receiving a friend request on social media from an attractive and apparent adult female and they soon began conversing. This led to video chat and adult activity on-line. Subsequently the female claimed she was under legal age and has turned the man’s information over to the CIA, FBI, and local law enforcement for criminal arrest,” said Sheriff Steve Cox.

Cox said the female asked the man to wire her money for the complaint to go away.

“Unfortunately the victim did wire over $100 dollars, which was promptly collected overseas leaving no chance of getting his money back,” Cox said. “Please note, this man did not commit a crime, there is no investigation of anything involving a minor, and this is simply another SCAM with a different twist.”

Cox is advising people to protect their online activities.

“Remember people look for any way to steal your money,” he said.