10/06/2026
CATHOLIC CHARITIES WARNS COMMUNITIES OF IMMIGRATION SCAM IN SWKS
Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas is alerting residents to an increase in scams targeting individuals seeking immigration legal services.
Scammers are posing as representatives of Catholic Charities and contacting individuals through text messages, WhatsApp, unofficial email addresses, and social media. They falsely offer immigration assistance and request personal information such as Social Security numbers, addresses, and documents, or demand payment through digital applications like Zelle. In some cases, scammers use the Catholic Charities name or logo to appear legitimate. These messages are fraudulent.
Catholic Charities does not solicit individuals through WhatsApp, social media, or text messages. Communication is conducted through official phone and email channels only. The agency will never request payment through messaging apps or pressure individuals to act quickly.
Community members are urged to take the following precautions:
• Do not respond to unsolicited messages offering immigration help
• Do not share personal or financial information
• Do not send money through digital payment apps
• Save suspicious messages and report them
To inquire about Catholic Charities free and legal immigration services, contact us at 620-277-9100, or the office located closest to you:
• Garden City: 620-272-0010
• Dodge City: 620-227-1562
• Liberal: 620-309-4490
• Great Bend: 620-792-1393
Catholic Charities serves individuals and families across southwest Kansas through a wide range of programs, including immigration legal services, family support, and financial assistance. The agency is committed to providing compassionate, trustworthy assistance to those in need.
For more information about immigration services, visit CatholicCharitiesSWKS.org.
