info.jacksonvillefair@gmail.com<\/a>,\u201d the Fair posted on social media.<\/p>\nHow to spot official JAXFAIR communication<\/p>\n
The Fair says all legitimate communications come exclusively through its official domains. Its official websites are jacksonvillefair.com and jaxfair.com, and every official email ends in @jacksonvillefair.com.<\/p>\n
Vendors are urged not to send money, vendor fees, deposits, application payments or personal information in response to any message from the fraudulent account.<\/p>\n
What to do if you\u2019re contacted<\/p>\n
The Fair outlined five steps for anyone who receives a suspicious message:<\/p>\n
Do not respond.<\/p>\n
Screenshot the message and report it.<\/p>\n
Do not send money or personal information.<\/p>\n
Report the account.<\/p>\n
2026 JAXFAIR set for November<\/p>\n
Despite the scam attempt, excitement continues to build for the 2026 JAXFAIR, running November 5\u201315. <\/p>\n
The Fair is moving into a new venue on the Westside that includes a brand-new amphitheater, an indoor concert and expo hall, major concerts, expanded entertainment, rides and food vendors.<\/p>\n
Fair officials say the buzz around the new venue is likely what attracted the scammer\u2019s attention in the first place.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know the 2026 JAXFAIR has A LOT of buzz when the scammers start clawing for an invitation,\u201d the Fair said in its social media post.<\/p>\n
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