Scam Alert
A local Chamber of Commerce in Ontario has sniffed out a scam that is currently going around. An independent sales organization is doing phone solicitation regarding merchant accounts saying that they have the support of the "XYZ Chamber of Commerce" or "chamber group" and want to offer a better program etc.
They are asking for merchant information that in no way should be shared with third parties. While this has happened most recently in Ontario, this company may move elsewhere and try the same thing in your region so just an FYI.
It is good practice to remember businesses should not provide information like this over the phone or submit any documents (merchant or bank statements) to an entity that is unknown to them.
A local Chamber of Commerce in Ontario has sniffed out a scam that is currently going around. An independent sales organization is doing phone solicitation regarding merchant accounts saying that they have the support of the "XYZ Chamber of Commerce" or "chamber group" and want to offer a better program etc.
They are asking for merchant information that in no way should be shared with third parties. While this has happened most recently in Ontario, this company may move elsewhere and try the same thing in your region so just an FYI.
It is good practice to remember businesses should not provide information like this over the phone or submit any documents (merchant or bank statements) to an entity that is unknown to them.
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