SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent Emails Posing as Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce or Offering Member Data
The Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce, together with Dayton Allied Business Solutions, urgently alerts all members and website users about a deceptive email scam. Scammers are posing either as representatives of the Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce or as third-party vendors claiming to sell our member data. We want to reiterate: we never sell our member data to third parties.
Important Details to Be Aware Of:
- Misrepresentation Alert: Scammers using fictitious identities such as “Chris Jones” () and “Amanda Smith” () have been sending emails with the subject “Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce” offering a “Registrants/Members List” purportedly for “Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce 2024 (Ohio, USA)” and claiming to provide “1,000+ Contacts.”
- Member Directory Access: Our legitimate member directory is publicly accessible on our website at no charge, and only active members may request free hard or digital copies.
- Scam Origin: Investigations into these suspicious emails have traced their origin to IP addresses in India, which we have since blocked from our systems. Their details have been added to global spam alert lists to mitigate further fraudulent actions.
How to Handle Suspicious Emails:
- Verify First: Always verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to represent the Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce or offering member data. If in doubt, contact us directly.
- Do Not Engage: If you receive an email from any of the mentioned addresses, or similar ones, do not respond or click on any links within the message.
- Delete and Report: Promptly delete the suspicious email. Use your email service’s reporting feature to mark it as spam, aiding in the prevention of future similar scams.
- Reach Out for Clarification: Contact the Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce immediately if you receive questionable emails related to our member list or any other official communication.
Example of a Scam Email:
Below are examples of what these scam emails might look like. Familiarize yourself with them to avoid falling victim to such schemes.
Conclusion:
We regret any inconvenience or confusion caused by these fraudulent activities and appreciate the proactive efforts of our community in reporting these issues. Your security is our top priority. For any questions or further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team directly.
For additional tips in identifying this and other forms of email scams and phishing attempts, check out this great article here.
Thank you for staying vigilant.
Best regards,
Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce Team
Dayton Allied Business Solutions (Website Management Team)
