OGDENSBURG — A Pennsylvania man was arrested after an investigation into an elaborate scam which resulted in the theft of more than $50,000 in property, report city police.

Ogdensburg city police said they received a complaint on Aug. 4 from a victim who reported that large amount of cash was stolen from her.

Police said they determined during the investigation that the victim was the target of an elaborate scam.

City police subsequently charged Sanjay K. Patel, 50, of 2073 Westbury Ct., Pennsylvania for second-degree grand larceny for stealing more than $50,000 of property, and attempted grand larceny for trying to steal more than $50,000 in property.

Patel was arraigned in city court and released on his own recognizance the same day of the arrest.

City police said the investigation is ongoing.

Police warn the public that there are several phone, mail and internet scams out there. If a member of the public gets mail, phone calls or emails from any law enforcement agency claiming that they have a warrant for their arrest and asking for money, that it is a scam.

Law enforcement doesn’t commonly advise a suspect of a warrant by email.

If a member of the public receive a call from someone claiming to be law enforcement who wants to meet with them, the citizen should tell the caller they will meet with the caller at the local police department or sheriff’s office. If the caller declines this, then the call is a scam. Every agency will work with the local police department.

If a member of the public is receiving claims that they own money to any entity by mail, email or phone call, they are advised to simply call or visit the local entity. If that isn’t an option then look up a phone number separate to what is on the letter or email or what the caller claims, and call the phone number to confirm its legitimate claim.