Articles tagged “scams”

Event Design

Wonky AI Fuels Mini Fyre Festival

Creators are exploring what is possible with AI, and some are going beyond what is acceptable. As consumers look for ways to protect themselves, questioning what is authentic and reliable is a skill everyone needs to rapidly develop.
Announcements

New FTC Rule Addresses Common Event Scams

A new ruling by the Federal Trade Commission targets scammers seeking to rip off the business events industry, paving the way for direct monetary compensation from bad actors.
Industry News

Juice-Jacking, a Concern for Event Planners

Juice-jacking, a cyberattack where hackers steal personal information from devices while charging in public places, is a genuine concern. Explore how you can help keep your attendees' data safe.
Event Management

How to Deal With Conference Scams

As in-person meetings and events come roaring back, so do the bad actors looking to rip off your attendees, your sponsors, and your organization. Be on the lookout for these common conference scams so you can stop the scammers before they do any lasting damage.
Event Management

How to Keep Freeloaders Away From Your Event

Pirates can be lurking around the edges of your events poaching time and, in the worst-case scenario, business, from your attendees. There are ways to prevent these dubious characters from stealing your business.