​AG Nessel is reissuing her phishing and website spoofing consumer alerts following a report of fraudulent Facebook event pages impersonating popular art fairs and festivals, including Plymouth’s Art in the Park. These scams try to trick vendors into paying fake booth fees.

“Spoofing scams like this one harm both businesses and the public. They can damage the reputations of prominent art fairs and festivals, erode customer trust, and lead to hard-working entrepreneurs getting scammed out of their money. Before submitting payments to hold a spot, vendors should verify the event through its official website.” – AG Nessel