Scam Targets Businesses In Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce is warning businesses of a scam email that is posing as the chamber.

The message claims to be part of a “veteran initiative” requesting five $100 Foot Locker gift cards for veterans in hospice care, according to a post on the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page:

Read more from the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce below:

➡️ This is NOT from the Chamber.

➡️ Do not reply, purchase, or send any gift cards.

Several members have received this email and notified us, and one member purchased gift cards believing it was a legitimate request. We are currently assisting them in getting the funds refunded.

Please stay vigilant, look at the email it's coming from — always verify unusual requests by calling or emailing the Chamber directly before responding.

Your awareness helps protect our business community from fraud.