The Kansas State University Police Department is warning about a scam.

According to the organization, a possible phone scam is aactive in the area. Callers claim to be police officers from the university. They tell the potential victim they are calling to collect for past fines, or owed money.

The Kansas State University Police Department will never call to collect money owed, or to solicit money for past debts.

Anyone receiving one of these calls should not provide any personal information to the caller and should contact K-State police at 785-532-6412.