Jaycees, Chamber warn of fundraiser scam

Published 12:18 pm Friday, June 7, 2013

The Austin Chamber of Commerce received information about a group fraudulently collecting money and claiming it will donate to victims of the Oklahoma tornado.

The group claims to be working on behalf of the Austin Jaycees and says it will deliver supplies and money this Sunday. According to the Jaycees, that group is not associated with its organization, and the public is advised not to give anything to those individuals.

For questions in regards to the legitimacy of any such solicitation, please call 507-440-6147.

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