The City of Mississauga is warning residents after two Eventbrite listings were found with false claims.
The city became aware of the two Eventbrite listings for the International Conference on Leadership, Innovation, Global Investment, & Professional Development (ICLIGP), the city said in a press release.
The listings falsely claim to be in partnership with the city and state that the event will take place at Malton Community Centre from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 and Nov. 30, the city said.
“The City is not affiliated with these events, and no booking exists for this at any City facility,” the city said. “Online promotions for these events have falsely used the City’s name and branding authorization.”
The city urged residents and businesses to verify event details before registering or purchasing tickets.
One event was deleted from Eventbrite as of Monday.
An event listed on Eventbrite claimed to be associated with the City of Mississauga. Photo: Screenshot of the event listing
The city offers the following advice on purchasing tickets online:
Before registering for any free or paid event, verify details and watch for signs of suspicious activity.
Research the event organizer. Check their website, reviews and details of past events.
Check the City of Mississauga’s events calendar and Invest Mississauga’s events and webinars page for a list of official events led or supported by the City. Such events are also often shared on the City’s social media channels.
City-led events registered through sites such as Eventbrite will include links to the event listing on the City’s event calendar on mississauga.ca.
If you’re unsure whether an event is affiliated with the City, visit mississauga.ca or contact 311.
Peel Regional Police encourages residents to verify payment methods through trusted sources and report suspected fraud to their financial institution.
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