A scam is targeting businesses, soliciting booth reservations and payments for an event that is not actually taking place at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, according to two state officials.

In a Tuesday news release, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry and Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding warned of the scam that promotes a “Winter Farm Expo,” from January 6 and 7 and requests payments to reserve vendor space.

There is no such event scheduled at the Farm Show Complex on those dates, according to the release.

“Scammers are creative in their endeavors to prey on people to make a profit,” Henry said. “It is frustrating to see a scam like this surface and potentially tarnish a longstanding attraction event like the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Do not allow yourselves to be fooled: do your research before signing paperwork or sending payment.”

Consumers with questions, or who feel they may have been victims of this scam, may submit a complaint with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection by visiting the website, www.attorneygeneral.gov/submit-a-complaint/scams-complaint/ or by calling the office at 1-800-441-2555.

Those interested in reserving booth space to exhibit at the 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show – Pennsylvania’s State Fair to be held January 6 to 13 — can find information on becoming a commercial exhibitor at www.farmshow.pa.gov.