(UPDATED 11:50 a.m.) VALDOSTA – Valdosta City Schools warned business supporters of the Valdosta High School baseball program of a possible scam Wednesday afternoon that turned out to be a misunderstanding.

VCS warned supporters that an unauthorized individual was calling local businesses on behalf of the VHS Dugout Club in attempt to sell ads for a calendar or program.

The calls came from a sports marketing firm which had previously offered the service to the VHS Dugout Club. The offer was declined, but there was a misunderstanding that resulted in the firm making calls on behalf of the club this week.

A club representative has since sorted out the issue with the marketing company, and calls have stopped. No money changed hands because of the calls, according to a school spokesperson.

(ORIGINAL STORY) VALDOSTA – Valdosta City Schools is warning business supporters of the Valdosta High School baseball program of an apparent scam.

VCS says a woman has been calling local business claiming to be VHS Dugout Club President Lisa Posas. The woman has been attempting to sell ads for a calendar or program.

“This is a scam,” said Jennifer Steedley, VCS director of public relations. “VHS Baseball is not doing this. The VHS Baseball Team has already completed this year’s program. The Dugout Club also sold advertisement signs for the field. Those were legitimate. Please don’t fall victim to this unfortunate scam.”

Steedley warned businesses not to give money to the individual making the calls.