BELFAST — The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce is reporting it has had several phone calls regarding an email that has been circulating and received by Chamber members, purporting to be from the Chamber. According to officials at the organization, the email was not sent by the Chamber, and has no association with its upcoming 2016 guide or other Chamber resources.

The contents of the email follows:
"There will be up to 5,000 exclusive full color city of Belfast Information Guides to be distributed February, 2016. The distribution will be direct mail as well as high traffic areas for our local families and businesses to pick up. The City Information Guides are meant to keep the house holds safe, by having all the emergency contacts and other important numbers like the local school districts,and utilities. The Information Guide is a perfect fit for all businesses, looking forward to grow long term in the community on a product base right in the business and family homes. We are only looking for three to five ads from businesses whom understand and support the fight to keep our families safe.
Spaces are very limited so you must call us to reserve the exclusive ad today. Ad space can only be reserved by calling the toll free number below:
Rates:
2x4 ad: $349.50 (Business Card)
4x4 ad: $399.50 (Platinum Ad)
2x11 ad: $699.50 (The Bottom Banner)
4x11 ad: $799.99 (The Entire Front of Guide)"

Chamber officials said, “For your own protection always be careful when you are emailed about deals, promotions etc., and make sure you know who you are dealing with before any money changes hands.”

FMI: Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce