SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - As the weather cools down and we start to enjoy fall festivals, markets, and other events, the Better Business Bureau warns attendees to be on the lookout for events that don’t deliver on their promises.

Anyone can plan and advertise a local event like a festival or farmer’s market. Usually, these events are set up by reputable organizations for the benefit of the whole community. However, some event planners can get in over their heads or have dishonest intentions from the get-go.

The event may not be as it was promised to attendees, or vendors may not receive the payment or amenities they were guaranteed. The event may not even exist. Sometimes a call for vendors to apply is actually a “craft fair scam” intended to steal payment or persona

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