Jul 03, 2025

Abilene Police warns of scam text

Posted Jul 03, 2025 7:19 PM
Scam text; Photo courtesy of the Abilene Police Department
Scam text; Photo courtesy of the Abilene Police Department

Salina Post

The Abilene Police Department (APD) is warning individuals to beware of a scam text that has been sent out (scam text above).

APD advises people to not engage with the message as it is a scam, and to contact them at (785) 263-1212 if you have fallen victim of it.

The following is a statement by the Abilene Police Department via Facebook: 

"Over the past few hours, we've had four citizens report that they've received a similar message as the one shown below purported to be from the Kansas Department of Revenue. This is a scam. DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY MONEY! If you believe you've fallen victim to a scam, please contact us at (785) 263-1212."