A developing story from Thunder Bay: The Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service has received a report from the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition (CLE) regarding an unknown individual or individuals who are contacting members of the public and po.
The Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service has received a report from the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition (CLE) regarding an unknown individual or individuals who are contacting members of the public and potential vendors regarding participation in the CLE Annual Family Fair.The fraudsters are claiming they represent the CLE.They are requesting that interested businesses complete application forms, provide personal and business information, and submit payments to reserve vendor spaces for the event.These communications are not authorized by the CLE and are not being conducted through official CLE channels.The person or persons involved do not represent the CLE in any capacity.The unauthorized use of the CLE name and event branding has the potential to mislead vendors, obtain personal information under false pretenses, and collect fraudulent payments from prospective exhibitors.EMAIL USED BY SCAMMERS:canadianlakeheadvendors@gmail.comDear Vendor,We are pleased to invite you to apply as a vendor for the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition (CLE) 2026, taking place from August 5-9, 2026 at the CLE Grounds in Thunder Bay, Ontario.The Canadian Lakehead Exhibition is one of Northwestern Ontario’s largest annual.
The Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service has received a report from the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition (CLE) regarding an unknown individual or individuals who are contacting members of the public and potential vendors regarding participation in the CLE Annual Family Fair.The fraudsters are claiming they represent the CLE.They are requesting that interested businesses complete application forms, provide personal and business information, and submit payments to reserve vendor spaces for the event.These communications are not authorized by the CLE and are not being conducted through official CLE channels.The person or persons involved do not represent the CLE in any capacity.The unauthorized use of the CLE name and event branding has the potential to mislead vendors, obtain personal information under false pretenses, and collect fraudulent payments from prospective exhibitors.EMAIL USED BY SCAMMERS:canadianlakeheadvendors@gmail.comDear Vendor,We are pleased to invite you to apply as a vendor for the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition (CLE) 2026, taking place from August 5-9, 2026 at the CLE Grounds in Thunder Bay, Ontario.The Canadian Lakehead Exhibition is one of Northwestern Ontario’s largest annual.
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📍 Source: TB Police (web) · By: TB Police · 🗓️ June 25, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
