Beware of Fake Markets and Fairs Advertisements!

I wanted to take a moment to address an important issue that has come to our attention again and again.

It has come to our notice that there may be accounts out there attempting to advertise markets or fairs that are in fact, fake.

These unscrupulous individuals are preying on unsuspecting traders, attempting to solicit deposits for events that do not exist.

Just recently, we stumbled upon a post advertising a craft fair that raised some red flags. Upon further investigation, the creator’s profile appeared suspicious. There were numerous photos of a couple, all uploaded on the same day, with no additional content or engagement. This raised significant doubts about the legitimacy of the event being promoted.

Subsequently, we observed that a trader had shared the post on their page, stating that this was in fact a scam. This incident serves as a stark reminder to trust your instincts and exercise caution when encountering such advertisements.

Trust your Instincts

Therefore, we urge all of you to remain vigilant and skeptical of any market or fair advertisements that seem questionable. If you come across these please let us know and we will share on our socials. Make sure you are following along.

Here are a few tips to help you navigate through such situations:

Research Thoroughly:

Before committing to any event, conduct thorough research on the organisers and their reputation. Look for reviews or testimonials from previous participants.

Trust Your Gut:

If something feels off or too good to be true, it probably is. Listen to your instincts and proceed with caution.

Verify Information:

Don’t hesitate to reach out to the event venue directly to verify details such as dates, locations etc…. Check the venue has a booking on that day for that event.

Community Awareness:

Share any suspicious advertisements with us and we will share with the community to raise awareness and protect fellow traders from falling victim to scams.

See below what has been brought to our attention:

If you have any more please e-mail us info@iomst.ie we will add them here! Good look keep safe!

Grainne & Greg

Common name on the adverts are CATHERINE HERTLEY and an email hartleycatherine855@gmail.com

23/08/2024

Clarecastle Christmas Craft, Gift & Food Market 2024

DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS PAGE.
I HAVE ALREADY BLICKED HER TWICE.
THIS IS A SCAM
SHE TAKES YOUR BOOKINGS AND CASH AND THATS IT!
If you respond to her we are NOT LIABLE
 
Facebook Sarah William  

19/07/2024

MY Place Midleton

16/07/2024

New Oak Estate Residents Social Community Centre.

Please take note .
We have been made aware of this person advertising this post .
There is NO such event taking place in
New oak centre Carlow.
Please do not pay money to this person or anyone.
Contact Sharon 086-4002571 to comfirm.
Be aware of Scammers.

17/07/2024

Chapel Lane Market

Good morning everyone ! I just want to share with you a post I came across on a group page that may be confused for us and to let you know that this is not our market and the person advertising for stall holders in this post is not affiliated with “our” Chapel Lane Market . I am sharing a screen shot of said post . on their Facebook page 
16/07/2024
 
 
Letterkenny Community Centre – Wrote: It has been brought to our attention that a profile going by the name of Catherine Hartley has posted on the Sligo Community Notice Board claiming that there is a Craft Fair in Letterkenny Community Centre on Saturday the 21st of September and Sunday the 22nd, and that people looking for a stall should contact her by email at a cost of €55 for the weekend.
As an employee of Letterkenny Community Centre, I can assure you that no such event exists. We do have a Fundraising Summer Craft Fair to raise funds for our development fund on Sunday the 28th of July, for which I am the point of contact. The tables for this event only cost €20. Additionally, my colleague Lucy is organising a Fundraising Holistic Healing Fair on Sunday the 22nd of September.
To clarify, there is no craft fair scheduled for the 21st and 22nd of September. Furthermore, we will only handle event-related queries in person or over the phone (074 91 22761) and will never request contact via email.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Lewis
Letterkenny Community Centre

15/07/2024

Slane Castle

Full list of Slane Castle events in link below.
Post yesterday about a Summer Market on September 21st & 22nd is a spam post so please be aware. It is not a legit event.

04/2024

Spring Craft Fair: 25th & 26th May 2024, Boyne Community school Trim. (no event taking place)