Laurens District 55 Warns of Unauthorized School Fundraising Scam
Laurens District 55 is warning residents about a scam where individuals are going door-to-door soliciting donations for the Sanders Middle School football team. The school district states that no official fundraising campaign is currently underway and the individuals are not…

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 24, 2026 —
Laurens District 55 is issuing a public warning regarding a fraudulent activity targeting residents. Individuals have been observed going door-to-door, soliciting donations purportedly for the Sanders Middle School football team.
The school district has emphasized that no official fundraising campaign for the Sanders Middle School football team is currently active. Consequently, the individuals engaged in this door-to-door solicitation are not authorized to collect any money on behalf of the school or the district.
Residents who are approached by individuals claiming to represent the Sanders Middle School football team for donation purposes are advised to exercise caution. The district has not sanctioned any such fundraising efforts at this time. Further details regarding the individuals involved or specific dates of activity were not provided.
Laurens District 55 encourages anyone with information about these unauthorized solicitations to report it. The district is committed to ensuring the integrity of its fundraising activities and protecting its community from fraudulent schemes.
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