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Date ArticleType
9/27/2018 Member News

Recurring Check Scam in the Oceanside Area


Recurring Check Scam in the Oceanside Area

SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent Solicitation of Donations with Unauthorized Use of National Wheelchair Basketball Association and Oceanside High School Information.

How the Scam Works

Individuals have approached local business owners attempting to solicit donation money to support their wheelchair basketball team. The individuals have a flyer in their possession that looks to be from the NWBA indicating that they need funds to participate in the upcoming "Tournament of Champions" in Las Vegas, Nevada. The flyer contains the NWBA's logo, a 501(c)(3) Federal Tax Identification Number, and Oceanside High School's address. This information is meant to assure the business owner of the individual's legitimacy.

However, the individuals have forged the flyer and have no affiliation with the NWBA or Oceanside High School. After receiving the check, the scammers cash the check and disappear with the money. While the individual scammers remain at large, we have provided a copy of the scam flyer to this notice.

Tips to Spot the Scam:

• Be aware of individuals using this flyer or one similar to it.
• Check the NWBA website to see if the team is registered.
• Ask for identification outside of the flyer to confirm the individual's affiliations.
• Call the listed school to see if the solicitation is authorized.

To report a scam to the Better Business Bureau, go to use the BBB scam tracker:
https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/us

To learn how to protect yourself, go to “10 Steps to Avoid Scams”.
https://www.bbb.org/avoidscams/

Example of Scam Flyer

Copyright © 2022 Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
928 N. Coast Highway | Oceanside, CA 92054
Tel 760-722-1534 
info@oceansidechamber.com
Privacy Policy
Map/Directions
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  • Oceanside
    • About Oceanside >
      • History of Oceanside
      • Demographics
      • Arts and Culture
      • Education
      • Employment
      • Health Care
      • Religious Organizations
      • Local Government and Services
      • Retiring in Oceanside
      • Oceanside Maps
    • Visitor Information >
      • Beaches
      • Accommodations
      • Groups and Meeting
    • Things to Do >
      • Oceanside Events >
        • Downtown History Walks
        • Farmers Market
        • Sunset Market
      • Shopping >
        • Coupons
      • Dining
      • Surfing
      • Regional Attractions
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Business Directory
    • All Categories
    • Coupons
    • New Members
  • Media
    • Advancing Oceanside Podcast
    • Blog
    • Member News
    • E-Newsletter
    • Publications >
      • Advertising Your Business
      • Best of Oceanside Magazine
      • Annual Community Guide
      • Military Publications
  • Chamber
    • Membership >
      • Member Portal
      • Membership Packages
      • Application
      • Testimonials
    • Advocacy >
      • Chamber Political Action Committee
      • Public Policy Guidelines
      • The Advancing Oceanside Report
    • Our Work >
      • 2021 Annual Report
      • 2022 Strategic Priorities
      • Committees - Task Forces - Forums
      • Oceanside Young Professionals Network
    • Economic Recovery >
      • 2021 Small Business Grant Program
      • 2020 Shop Local Oceanside
      • 2020 North County Cares Program
    • Workforce Development >
      • SOCAL Workforce
    • Our Team >
      • Board of Directors
      • Chamber Staff
    • Privacy Policy
  • Events
    • Signature Chamber Events >
      • Senior Expo
      • Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation
      • Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton
      • Meet the City of Oceanside
      • North County Health Fair
      • Oceanside Harbor Days
      • Rising Star Program
    • Monthly Chamber Events
    • Oceanside Community Events
  • Resources
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Local Business Resources
    • Military Resources