Council warns of unauthorised wedding fayre fraud fears

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 14:34 · Archive

Carnforth Town Council warns that an advertised wedding fayre at a village hall was never booked or authorised.

Carnforth Town Council has warned of an unauthorised wedding fayre advertised online and on social media for Crag Bank Village Hall on 28 and 29 November 2026. The council manages the building and said no such event had been booked, authorised or approved.

The council received information suggesting that individuals were invited to make payments of £60 to participate in the event. The matter has been reported to Lancashire Constabulary and Action Fraud amid concerns that members of the public could be exposed to potential fraud.

Residents, businesses, exhibitors and members of the public are urged to exercise caution and are strongly advised not to make payments connected with the event or provide personal or financial information to anyone claiming to be involved in organising it. Anyone who believes they may have made a payment, supplied personal details, or has information regarding the promotion of the event is encouraged to report the matter to the authorities.

How it is being reported

• Fraud fears over alleged wedding fayre that council says was never bookedA warning has been issued after an alleged wedding fayre was advertised at a village hall despite the event not being booked or authorised.NW Evening Mail · 30 Oct, 14:05
• Fraud fears over alleged wedding fayre that council says was never bookedA warning has been issued after an alleged wedding fayre was advertised at a village hall despite the event not being booked or authorised.Westmorland Gazette · 30 Oct, 14:05

In this story: Carnforth Town Council · Crag Bank Village Hall · Lancashire Constabulary · Action Fraud

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