Beware of Vendor Scams
[updated 2026] ⚠️ PLEASE WATCH FOR SCAM EMAILS targeting vendors
Unfortunately, trade show vendors are frequently targeted by scammers attempting to sell attendee lists, insurance, hotel bookings, fraudulent vendor booking and other fraudulent services.
How to verify it’s really Bump, Baby & Toddler Expo:
✅ Official BBTE communications come from info@bumpbabyandtoddler.com or operations@bumpbabyandtoddler.com.
✅ Vendor applications are only completed through our official Bump, Baby & Toddler Expo website. We do not use Google Forms, Jotform or similar platforms for vendor applications.
✅ Official invoices/payment requests are sent through QuickBooks.
✅ The only email addresses used to receive e-transfers are info@bumpbabyandtoddler.com
If something doesn’t look right, please ask us before responding, clicking a link or sending payment.
We’re always happy to verify an email for you.
Attendee list scams are a common type of email fraud.
It has come to our attention that scammers are targeting our meeting attendees and exhibitors, attempting to sell attendee lists. The Bump, Baby & Toddler Expo never rents or sells email lists to third parties. These emails are sent by scammers and are not affiliated with the Bump, Baby & Toddler Expo.
Please be aware of any message coming from sources not affiliated with Bump, Baby & Toddler Expo. Do not interact with them. These are fraudulent attempts and misrepresentations.
Valid emails only come from @bumpbabyandtoddler.com
Statements claiming to offer our attendee lists are fraudulent. If you receive emails that propose to sell attendee lists, do not engage with the sender and delete the message immediately.
What to look for
- Scammers may use a legitimate-sounding domain name
- They may claim to have demographic information about the attendees
- They may offer to send pricing information
- They may target general email accounts
- Don’t respond: Do not respond to the email or engage with the sender.
- Report it: Report the email as spam and block the sender.
- Look for red flags: Scammers may use poor grammar, send emails from free email services, or have misspelled domain names. They may also claim to have a fake number of contacts in the list.
- Avoid clicking links or attachments: Do not click any suspicious hyperlinks or download attachments from the email.
- Don’t opt out: Do not follow any directions to “opt out” by replying to the sender.
- File a report with your local police or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501
Attendee list scams are fraudulent emails and phone calls that offer to sell event attendee lists. The scammers are not affiliated with the event and are trying to steal personal information.
Why are these scams common?
Scammers use web crawler or email “scraper” software programs to find email addresses
These scams are common for large conferences and trade shows
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