The City of Atchison warns residents about scammers posing as city officials and requesting gift cards or services over the phone. The city emphasizes that official communications will only come through official city channels and advises residents to hang up and call City Customer Service at 913-367-5500 if they have doubts about a call’s authenticity. Residents are urged to be cautious and not provide any personal or financial information to unknown callers claiming to be city officials.