Nearby and local business owners are being urged to exercise caution after reports surfaced about a marketing company named Five Fish soliciting ad sales under misleading pretenses.
According to multiple businesses in the area, representatives from Five Fish have been reaching out with an offer to purchase advertising space on a community magnet they claim will be distributed to local residents. The concerning part? They’re allegedly telling business owners that the project is being sponsored by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, too—a claim that the law enforcement office says is flatly untrue.
In a statement issued by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, officials clarified that they are not affiliated in any way with Five Fish or its marketing materials. While the company is indeed a legitimate entity and does produce promotional magnets, the misrepresentation of local law enforcement endorsement has triggered concern.
This kind of miscommunication—intentional or not—can damage trust within the community. It’s important for business owners to verify who they are really supporting before agreeing to anything, especially when certain organizations’ names are apparently being used without permission.
Several business owners who agreed to advertise reported later receiving a bill for the service, raising additional concerns about transparency and proper disclosure during the initial pitch.
As always, local businesses are encouraged to verify claims independently and reach out to the Sheriff’s Office directly if there are questions about sponsored community efforts.
If you or your business have been contacted by Five Fish under these circumstances, you are advised to document the interaction and consider reporting it to the Better Business Bureau, if such false claims have been made to you.