Imagine sending your student off to school, only to get a call saying they need money and it is a voice you may not recognize.

DePauw University Police say this is a scam and are asking everyone to remember the start of school means the start of scams.

Police officials are asking residents to be aware and not send any money to people they don't know. In addition, they want people to know not to cash checks from people they don't know if they ask them to do so and send them money. Police say in many instances they cannot recover the money once it is sent through the scam. 

If anyone is contacted by anyone regarding a scam, they are asked to contact the DePauw Police so they can investigate the situation.