Canyon and West Texas A&M University Police departments have downplayed rumors that a group on campus inviting people to Bible study is actually involved in sex trafficking, but both departments urge people to be vigilant.

"As of right now, there hasn't been any reports of sex trafficking incidents taking place," the Canyon Police Department said in a Jan. 15 Facebook post. "Only reports of people approaching them in a[n] unorthodox way."

"While their method of contact and time of contact may be a little unorthodox, it is not illegal based on what has been reported to UPD thus far," the university police department said in its own Jan. 15 Facebook post.

Both departments received reports in the Canyon and Amarillo area about members of a religious group who approached others to recruit them for Bible study, and rumors quickly spread over social media that the group was involved in sex trafficking.

"After further investigation, it was found that they are part of a religious group trying to recruit new members and spread their message," the Canyon Police Department Facebook post said.

Both departments also offered safety tips, including not sharing personal information or getting into vehicles with strangers.

"Do your homework on any new group that you might be interested in, research them and verify their legitimacy before sharing any personal information or putting yourself in a vulnerable situation," university police said in their Facebook post. "Saying NO is completely acceptable."