Alvin-Manvel residents warned about scam
May 6, 2010 3:58 pm Robert Stanton wrote:
Connie J. Elies, president of the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce, warns residents and business people to beware of an advertising scam that is using the chamber's name. Here is an e-mail she sent to chamber members and the media on Thursday:
Dear Members and Friends,
I have just become aware of a potential scam targeting area businesses.
Calls are being received across our area from a company who is claiming to represent the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce to solicit advertising on an "Alvin, Texas 2010 City Map."
To be clear, the chamber is not currently working on any type of map or other publication. In the future, when we offer advertising opportunities, chamber members will first be notified to bring awareness of the project and also given the name of the company that will be contacting you regarding advertising.
No one will ever call you without you first being notified of the project. Should you ever have questions regarding a company's affiliation with or representation of the Chamber, please don't hesitate to call our office immediately.
As a rule, never agree to advertising over the phone with a company that you aren't familiar with. There are plenty of reputable agencies in and around the Alvin-Manvel area that will contact you directly when there is a legitimate local publication in production.
Sincerely,
Connie J. Elies
connie@amacc.org
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