The organisers of a firework event have issued a warning after a scammer offered fake stall bookings.
Attleborough Fun Fest Team said they have become aware of a scam targeting stallholders interested in their Attleborough Fireworks 2026 event, after advertising for traders in a local Facebook group.
They have claimed that a Facebook account under the name "Myla Ben" has been contacting individuals claiming to represent the event and taking money for false stall bookings.
In a statement, the team said: "We are aware that at least one person has already been contacted and has sent money believing they were booking a stall at our event.
"Please do not send any money or personal information to this account."
The team stressed that they do not contact stallholders from personal or private Facebook accounts and never request payment via personal accounts.
They have temporarily removed their original stallholder post from the group to help prevent further attempts by the scammer.
Anyone who has been contacted by the account is advised to stop communication, gather evidence such as screenshots, and report the profile to Facebook.
Those who have already sent money should contact their bank or payment provider immediately, and suspected fraud can be reported to Action Fraud.
The organisers said: "If you have been contacted by this person, please don't be embarrassed or worried about getting in touch with us.
"We would much rather know about it so that we can keep an eye on what is happening and help prevent anyone else from being caught out.
"We are really sorry to anyone who has been contacted or, particularly, anyone who has lost money as a result of this."
Attleborough Fireworks will take place on November 1 at Attleborough Recreation Ground, with gates opening at 4pm.
The warning follows a similar alert from Norfolk County Council Trading Standards about fake stall bookings being offered to small businesses and crafters for Christmas events at the Forum in Norwich.
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