Scam Alert: Union Gospel Warns Against Fake Fundraisers

If a person comes to your door and claims they are selling magazine subscriptions to raise money for Union Gospel Mission, they are not.

The organization, which has been around since 1927 and says its mission is  "Feeding the hungry, restoring the addict and loving our neighbor," says they have nothing to do with this activity.

Union Gospel says they have heard reports of people going door to door in Oregon City and are concerned there may be people elsewhere.

"We want to get the word out to people that the door-to-door magazine sales are not benefitting Union Gospel Mission and that we are not engaging in this fundraising activity," says Stacy Kean, communications director at Union Gospel Mission.

Sean suggests asking to see the credentials of the person, getting their name, contact information and, if possible, license plate.

And then calling the police on a non-emergency line.