Scam email falsely offers Christmas fair stalls at Norwich venue
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 10:32 · Archive
A fake email is offering traders fraudulent stalls at a Christmas fair at the Assembly House in Norwich.
A fake email scam is targeting traders with fraudulent offers to book stalls at a Christmas fair at the Assembly House in Norwich on 22 and 29 November. The email falsely claims to be from the venue and invites businesses to book stalls via an accompanying application form.
The Assembly House confirmed that it did not send the email and the address it came from is not affiliated with the venue. A spokeswoman said: 'We have not sent this email. The email address is not ours. There is no Assembly House Christmas Fair Coordination Team.' She added: 'We are particularly concerned that independent traders and small businesses could be persuaded to hand over their personal information or money in the belief that this is a genuine opportunity to trade with us.'
The Assembly House is advising recipients not to click any links, submit their details or make any payments. Anyone who receives the email should get in touch with the venue using the official contact details on its website or by calling 01603 626402. The email should also be reported to report@phishing.gov.uk. The venue has asked the public to share the warning to reach traders, makers, artists and small businesses.
How it is being reported
- Scam email falsely offers Christmas fair stalls at prestigious city venueA fake email scam is targeting traders with fraudulent offers to book stalls at a Christmas fair at the Assembly House in Norwich.Eastern Daily Press · 13 Oct, 10:10
- Scam email falsely offers Christmas fair stalls at prestigious city venueA fake email scam is targeting traders with fraudulent offers to book stalls at a Christmas fair at the Assembly House in Norwich.Norwich Evening News · 13 Oct, 10:10
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