WYHA Fundraising Calls Are Legitimate, Not Scam

Several about a possible scam involving donations to the Wilmington Youth Hockey Association. But police and the WYHA league president have both confirmed to Patch that the calls are indeed legitimate.

"The calling that has been going around is from production marketing, and they are calling to raise funds for a yearbook of the Wilmington Youth Hockey organization's 2011-12 season," said league president Joe Kippenberger. 

Kippenberger said the callers should identify themselves when they call. The soliciters ask residents to make a check out to Wilmington Youth Hockey and leave it for pick up by collector.

According to information recently posted on the WYHA website, the marketing company is in its last week of making phone calls.

"These calls are made randomly, from public records, to residents and businesses in our town," reads the statement from the group's Board of Directors. "The checks are made out to WYHA and are delivered to us after pick up from your residence. We appreciate all the support that we have already received." 

Wilmington Police Detective Pat Nally also verified that the calls are legitimate, and are not a telephone scam.

It's been a strong year for hockey players of all ages in town. First the team to earn the program's first ever .

Soon after, a during their own postseason.

For more information about the league or fundraiser, visit the WYHA website.