Highline Community College is warning the community about people posing as Highline art students and soliciting donations.

The scam artists say they are painting addresses on street curbs for donations that will benefit the college and Highline’s Art department. Highline received information about the scam from residents in Seattle, Burien and Renton.

“The college is unable to prevent people from misrepresenting themselves as college solicitors,” said Larry Yok. “If people are suspicious, they should ask for the contact information of the person who sponsors the solicitation and obtain confirmation of the legitimacy of the request.”

He added, “If people want to donate to the college, they can safely do so through the HCC Foundation.”

Residents who want confirm the legitimacy of a fundraiser should call 206-870-3705.

For more information about protection against scams, visit the Washington state Office of Attorney General’s Web site at www.atg.wa.gov.

For more information about making donations through the HCC Foundation, call 206-870-3774 or visit www.funds4highline.org.