The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce warned members about scam emails offering to sell Chamber contact lists and membership information. Chamber officials said the messages were fraudulent and should not be answered or clicked.

Alongside the warning, the Chamber promoted a local seminar focused on fraud awareness and scam prevention. The event was designed to help business owners and residents better recognize phishing, identity theft, and related schemes.

Officials encouraged members to stay cautious with unexpected emails, confirm suspicious requests directly, and share scam reports quickly so others can avoid the same traps. The alert was part of a broader local push for fraud awareness.

For more details, see KOFO's coverage of the Chamber alert.