(KAIR)--The City of Atchison this week is warning residents about a scam involving phone calls from people posing as city officials.

According to a release from the City of Atchison, scammers have been calling residents while claiming to be the mayor, city commissioners, the city manager, and other city staff.

The city says it will never contact residents requesting gift cards or any other service, and that official communications will come only through official city channels. If you have any doubts about a call’s authenticity, the city says to hang up and call City Customer Service at 913-367-5500.