MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – As football season kicks off, scammers are targeting food truck vendors by posing as event organizers and requesting vendor fees through peer-to-peer payment apps.

According to officials, scammers invite vendors to participate in so-called “fan events” near stadiums like Lambeau Field and ask for payment via Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal. However, these events do not exist, and vendors who pay the fees are unlikely to recover their money.

The scammers use multiple Gmail accounts to evade spam filters, allowing them to continue their fraudulent activity even if some accounts are shut down.

This scam method is not new and is not limited to sports events.

Authorities advise food truck operators and similar businesses to be cautious with unsolicited messages, ver

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