Beware: Scams Are Everywhere in the Trade Show Industry

Scammers are getting smarter, and the internet has made it even easier for just about anyone to promote what seems like a “real” trade show to unsuspecting exhibitors and even venue operators, who also have gotten burned.

It’s not foolproof, but one suggestion for exhibitors to try and protect themselves from getting duped in the future is if they have never heard of a show or a show organizer before, ask a few key questions, such as: May I have three references from people you have worked with in the past? Who is your general service contractor? Can I see the list of other exhibitors? And, still, call the venue and ask them if they have a history with the show or what kind of check they did on the show before booking it. Article from TSNN