Online scam promotes fake event at Lafayette park | Community

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department is warning the public about an online scam advertising a fake event. 

A flyer circulating social media promotes a phony craft show at Armstrong Park. It also provides an email address to coordinate with duped vendors looking to rent a spot for their booth.

A parks department in North Carolina reached out to officials in Lafayette about the scam. It’s also been reported in Texas and other places across the country.

“It seemed very random. … It really was all over the map, and we wanted to make sure we get that information out there right away because we do…

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