This time of year local businesses are hit up by school groups for ads or donations. Be aware that there are those also looking to make a quick buck and who are taking advantage of the new school year. {{more}}
A scam that has been used in the past is one that purports to sell school calendars that highlight a school or an activity such as football or basketball with part of the proceeds going back to that group. The calendar is never printed or, if it is, the money goes directly in the scammer?s pocket. The school district is not aware this is happening unless someone calls.
There are legitimate businesses and they will be able to produce a letter of authorization with contact names of school personnel. Ask them to leave the information and come back later to collect. If they are legitimate they will return. In the meantime, if you have questions, you can call the school for verification.
The MansfieldNews Mirror Facebook
page today posted the following: information:
A company called Ultimate Marketing from Ennis contacted a local business person today and said for $100 the business could get their name on 1,000 shirts for Summit, Legacy or Mansfield high schools. We contacted the Mansfield athletics department and communications department and they are unaware of any program at this time.
