These types of scams may also begin by a phone call claiming you have "won a foreign lottery". They may even send what appears to be a real check that you try to deposit. (This check may get entered into bank records but that does not mean there are real dollars being transferred in to cover that check.) Then there will be a second call saying there are taxes to be paid so please mail them back a smaller check in return. The unfortunate person will discover they haven't won anything. The foreign check will turn out to be no good. But in the meantime, someone was tricked out of parting with his or her own money instead.

The scenario changes but the basics are the same. "Help us by taking our money and we will give you money. By the way, what is your social security number and bank account number? May we have a credit card number?" Not much is for free anymore. And no one is going to pay you great sums of money just to "Help us out by letting us use your bank account".

Also - another scam to watch out for - If you attempt to sell something over the Internet and someone sends you a check for more than your asking price, beware. They are going to ask you to send back the extra money. It will turn out the check the buyer sent was no good. But in the meantime you could well be out the "refund" you sent to them.

Please do not fall for these scams. These are all tactics to get money, or to gain access to checking account numbers. If you want further clarification, have any questions or are receiving such emails and would like to know what to do, please feel free to contact the Chamber. Email us at director@uppervalleychamber.com. Thank you.

MEMBER'S SHOWCASE:

Upper Valley Rentals, Rentals by Owners, LLC, is an Internet company in the Upper Valley that gives property owners/managers the ability to advertise rental properties over the Internet. Their upgraded site allows any ad to be posted in the additional to rental properties. It is easy to use and cost effective. Advertise residential properties for $25 for 4 weeks and commercial & vacation rentals are free. Check out the web site at www.nhvtclassified.com, www.uppervalleyrentals.com or www.rentalsbyowners.net. Please contact us with any questions or comments at 603-448-2110. Visit us at our office location at Lebanon at 45 Hanover St. (Upstairs, 2nd floor, above Lebanon Village Pizza.).

Cardigan Mountain School - was established in 1945 as a junior boarding school for boys in grades 6-9. In addition to providing a great education, Cardigan responds to the developmental needs of boys through a distinctive program that fosters their intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Cardigan’s Summer Session is a unique program for boys and girls in grades 3 through 9. In six weeks, students improve their academic and athletic skills, develop friendships, and enjoy Cardigan's beautiful 500-acre campus, located near Dartmouth College. www.cardigan.org 603.523.3548.

Sunset Ranch Camp -
A new private lake-front, summer vacation retreat has opened in Orford, N.H. on Upper Baker Pond. Sunset Ranch Camp offers two lake cottages with beautiful mountain scenery as one week or longer rentals for your family or employees. Convenient to the major centers of the Upper Valley, yet away from it all. Loaded with amenities. See photos and more at www.sunsetranchcamp.com. Spacious grounds with privacy. Canoe, kayaks, rowboat for your use or bring your boat. To arrange a tour, call Buddy Durham, manager 603-353-4360.

Information Design Studios –
Operated by a 35 year veteran of financial industry and financial document publications, Information Design Studios now offers financial products such as Annual Reports, detailed Business Plans, Financial Proposals, Direct Sales Letters and Product & Sales Brochures. In addition, the firm offers graphic services from logo design to advertising layouts which are intended to enhance customer contact materials to capture and retain your patrons. To learn more about the creation of content for marketing and financial communications contact Geoffrey Ross at 603-795-4025. Information Design Studios can also be emailed at rossgfre@yahoo.com.

THE UPPER VALLEY BI-STATE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
offers affordable insurance and dental programs to Vermont based businesses, as a benefit of membership in the Upper Valley Chamber. Whether operating a one person business or a 50 employee corporation, to learn more about health and dental insurance programs made available through membership in Upper Valley Chamber, please visit our website at www.uppervalleychamber.com. You may also call the Chamber and provide your mailing address. Our membership package, including health care and dental enrollment information/criteria, will then be sent to you.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
SHgroup.net
NHVT Computer Services
Lake Morey Resort
Lang Mclaughry Spera Realty
Simon Pearce
Mascoma Savings Bank
Sabil & Sons Inc.
Sovernet Communications
Upper Valley Ambulance Inc.
HP Roofing
Round Barn Shoppe
Cardigan Mountain School
Home Partners
Leadership in Medicine
Real Log Homes
Chelsea Green Publishing
Controlled Power Company
Linda Mayo, Realtor

CHECK OUT THE GREAT CHANGES TO THE UPPER VALLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER WEBSITE
Our sponsor NHVT Computer Services has updated our website, created a new look with more information and formatted our site to be more user friendly. Please take a look at the website. We appreciate any input you might have. As a member you will now get a listing in three locations, by membership enrollment, by the service you offer and by the town your business exists in. The "Upper Valley Towns" link from the main page is still under development. If you don’t see your business listed, contact us and let us know so we can add your business name to the appropriate listing. Please don't hesitate to contact NHVT Computer Services (www.nhvtcomputers.com) to learn more about the great the chamber membership specials they offer.

NOTE:
The Upper Valley Bi-State Regional Chamber of Commerce is currently taking nominations for openings on our Board of Directors. We also have an opening for a commission based sales position. Any interested parties should contact the chamber to share your interests.

Chamber contact information:
The Upper Valley Bi-State Regional Chamber of Commerce PO Box 697, WRJ, VT 05001. Phone (802)-295-6200. If we miss your call, please leave a detailed message and we will get back to you ASAP. And don't forget to check us out on the web at www.uppervalleychamber.com

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