Big Fresno Fair warns vendors about phishing & impersonation scams

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Big Fresno Fair is warning the community to watch out for phishing and impersonation scams as fair season approaches.

Fair officials say legitimate vendor communications will come from an @fresnofair.com email address, e.g. vendors@fresnofair.com.

The fair will also never request sensitive information through social media comments or ask for payments through Zelle, Venmo or Cash App, unless specifically noted.

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Before clicking links or sending money, officials recommend checking the sender’s full email address and verifying any unexpected payment requests directly with the fair.

Anyone who receives a suspicious message can contact the Big Fresno Fair at info@fresnofair.com or 559-650-FAIR (3247).