CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and multiple police agencies are warning the public and local businesses of an advertising scam in the county.

According to a chamber release, a male subject has been approaching local business owners in an attempt to sell advertisement space on flyers and posters.

Chambers officials say the advertisements are thought to be fraudulent and are encouraging the public to contact the police if they encounter suspicious activity.

"There have been attempts to sell our Chamber Contact list. Please DO NOT purchase from these entities. We do NOT sell our contact list but our membership directory is FREE on our website, VisitSTLC.com," chamber officials wrote in a release.

Businesses are encouraged to reach out to the responsible or coordinating entities to verify opportunities and sales, chamber officials say.

In a separate post on Facebook, Norwood Police say they were made aware of a scam involving the fraudulent sale of advertisements sold to local businesses.

"The person involved is reported to be driving a red chevy Impala. If you have been approached by this person, or are aware of a business that has been approached, contact us here at the Facebook page, or at our office number, 315-353-2131," Police wrote on Facebook.

Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to their local police agency, St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office by calling (315) 379-2222 or New York State Police Troop B by calling (315) 379-0012.