The Camden Show Society has recently been made aware of fraudulent entities falsely claiming to represent the Camden Show. These scammers may:

• Offer fake attendee or exhibitor lists for sale

• Request data, payments, or personal information for deceptive directory or event services

• Impersonate the Camden Show or its organisers

• Charge fees for access to our live streams

 

Important Clarifications

• The Camden Show Society does not sell or share attendee or exhibitor data. Any organisation or individual claiming to have access to these lists is engaging in a scam.

• Our live streams are exclusive to members and do not require additional fees.

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What You Need to Know

 

✔️ We never sell or distribute attendee, exhibitor, or sponsor lists.

✔️ Any email or offer claiming to provide this data is fraudulent.

✔️ Many agricultural shows and events across Australia are being targeted by similar scams.

✔️ The scam has been reported to Scamwatch Australia, and we are actively investigating.

 

How to Stay Safe

 

🔹 Do not respond to emails offering attendee or exhibitor lists for sale.

🔹 Do not share personal or financial information with unverified sources.

🔹 Do not pay for access to live streams; our official streams are included with membership.

🔹 If in doubt, contact us directly to verify any communication claiming to be from the Camden Show.

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How Do Scammers Get Your Information?

 

Scammers target events like the Camden Show by collecting publicly available information or using deceptive tactics to trick people into sharing their details. Here’s how they operate:

 

🔹 Public Listings – Scammers may gather names, business details, and emails from websites or social media pages.

🔹 Phishing Emails – They send fake emails pretending to be from the Camden Show, asking for payments, attendee lists, or personal details.

🔹 Data Scraping – Automated tools scan websites to collect exhibitor and sponsor contact details.

🔹 Impersonation – Some scammers create fake websites, emails, or social media pages that look official to deceive people into providing information.

 

Report Suspicious Activity

 

If you receive a suspicious email, please forward it to the Show Office so we can investigate. You can also report scams directly on social media via the 'Report Post' opion or via the links below

 

🔗 Cyber.gov.au – Recognise & Report Scams

🔗 ACCC – Scam Protection

🔗 Scamwatch Australia

 

Your vigilance helps protect our community. If you’re ever unsure, call us first!