Trending...
- Registered Nurse Launches Healthcare Wealth Strategy Practice for Healthcare Professionals - 214
- Greater Englewood Chamber Welcomes Latest Solar Training Cohort, Advancing Clean Energy Careers
- J&J Exterminating Reminds Residents to prepare for Termite Swarm Season
The Naperville Police Department and Naperville Park District have been made aware of a local scam involving an online ad soliciting registration fees for a fictitious holiday craft fair at Naperville's Knoch Park.
The ad, which has been shared via social media, calls for vendors to fill out an application and pay a $40 daily registration fee to rent space at a craft fair and vendor show scheduled to be held Nov. 27-28 and Dec. 4-5 at Knoch Park. The Naperville Park District has informed police that there is no such craft fair taking place at that location during the stated time.
More on illi News
Police continue to investigate the origin of the ad and are asking that anyone else who may have registered for this event or has any information about this scam to call the department at (630) 420-6665 and ask for the Investigations Division.
Police and Park District officials are asking local businesses and vendors to share information about this scam with colleagues to help prevent further victimization. Vendors are encouraged to always be wary of scams and independently confirm event information prior to making payment.
The ad, which has been shared via social media, calls for vendors to fill out an application and pay a $40 daily registration fee to rent space at a craft fair and vendor show scheduled to be held Nov. 27-28 and Dec. 4-5 at Knoch Park. The Naperville Park District has informed police that there is no such craft fair taking place at that location during the stated time.
More on illi News
- Dream Care Rides Achieves Accreditation from the Better Business Bureau
- InterMountain Announces the Opening of TownePlace Suites Reno
- MAG Magna Corp Targets Trillion-Dollar Opportunity by Tokenizing Rare Earth Assets Critical to AI, EVs, & Defense: MAG Magna Corp.: Stock Symbol: MGNC
- SnapTax Launches AI-Powered Tax Planning Platform for Freelancers and 1099 Workers — Now Free for 90 Days
- Congressional Roundtable Exposes Mental Health Crisis: More Spending and Treatment, Worse Results – CCHR Demands Accountability
Police continue to investigate the origin of the ad and are asking that anyone else who may have registered for this event or has any information about this scam to call the department at (630) 420-6665 and ask for the Investigations Division.
Police and Park District officials are asking local businesses and vendors to share information about this scam with colleagues to help prevent further victimization. Vendors are encouraged to always be wary of scams and independently confirm event information prior to making payment.
0 Comments
Latest on illi News
- Instant IP Teams: Bringing Enterprise-Grade Collaboration to IP Protection at the Speed of Thought
- Greater Englewood Chamber Welcomes Latest Solar Training Cohort, Advancing Clean Energy Careers
- BrainFunHub Launches Free, Fun Brain Games for Seniors, Families, and Caregivers
- UK Financial Ltd Confirms CATEX Exchange Integration of SMPRA and LTNS 1 Ahead of Compliance-Based Trading Activation
- Ashikaga Flower Park's "Great Wisteria Festival 2026"
- Chicago Travel Advisor Helps Midwest Families Plan Europe Trips That Actually Work
- Architect of Neurodiversity Will Lead the First U.S. Team of Autistic Children to the "Genius Cup" in Hiroshima, Japan, in 2027
- Deborah E. Jones Introduces Emotional Sovereignty, a Powerful New Book on Emotional Mastery, Resilience, and Intentional Living
- New Research Identifies "The Busy Effect": 89% of Americans Want a Laid-Back Vacation — Only 15% Actually Achieve It
- Alchemy 43 Appoints Shane Smith as CEO to Drive Operational Performance and Scalable Growth
- Best Spiritual Healing, Meditation & Retreats in Sedona — Rise Meditation Helps You Find and Book Transformational Experiences
- $16 Billion Market by 2034 in Underwater Drones Presents Huge Opportunity for AI-Powered Autonomous Vehicle Serving Defense & Commercial Customers
- Appliance EMT Named Among Jacksonville's Top 3 Appliance Repair Companies by ThreeBestRated®
- Floating Basketball Hoop Concept Brings Interactive Play to Pools and Outdoor Spaces
- EZ Shade Introduces Retractable Windshield Sunshade for Parked Vehicle Heat Protection
- Denture Snaps Introduces Convenient At-Home Denture Maintenance Solution
- Geekstorians Nominated For Best History Podcast In The 30th Annual Webby Awards
- Quality Water Treatment Unveils SoftPro Elite HE Water Softener for City Water, Setting a New Standard in Residential Water Treatment
- Chicago: Mayor Brandon Johnson, Mayor's Office of Reentry Kick Off Second Chance Month
- UK Financial Ltd Chooses PUMP.FUN App to Launch Maya Meme's Minor-League Meme Coins and Announces Lifetime Airdrop Program