An Edmond, Oklahoma man is facing serious charges after allegedly scamming an elderly man from Lamar out of $150,000 by pretending to be a government official.
According to court documents, 26-year-old Ravi Amanaganti contacted the victim claiming to represent the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Amanaganti allegedly warned the man that his bank account had been compromised and that he needed to act quickly to protect his money.
Over a span of two and a half weeks, the victim was persuaded to withdraw large sums of money, reportedly totaling $150,000. Amanaganti is accused of using scare tactics—telling the man that if he didn’t comply, all his money would be stolen or lost.
Authorities have charged Amanaganti with four counts of financial exploitation of an elderly person. The case highlights the rising threat of impersonation scams, especially those targeting older adults.
