The Wichita State University Police Department wants to remind Shockers to stay vigilant of scammers. A current scam going around fraudulently claims to come from the police notifying the individual that they are at risk of being arrested if they do not pay. Make sure you’re informed of the telltale signs of scammers:
- The police will never notify an individual over the phone that they have a warrant for their arrest, and the police will never demand payment through cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, or through gift cards.
- Do not share personal or financial information over the phone unless you are certain of the caller’s identity. If you are ever concerned a caller may be a scammer, hang up and find a phone number from a trusted source, such as an official website or phonebook, and call back to confirm.
- Make sure to reach out to law enforcement if you have been contacted by one of these scammers or have fallen victim to them. WSUPD can be contacted at 316-978-3450, and the Wichita Police Department can be contacted by dialing 911. You can also file a police report to the Wichita Police Department by calling 316-268-4221. And make sure you contact your friends and family so that they know to not engage with potential scammers.
WSUPD is here to help the campus community stay safe and hopes that everyone can help keep their peers safe from scammers. If you have questions, email WSUPD at police@wichita.edu.
You can learn more about the scam callers by watching the PSA video from the Wichita Police Department.