Over the past year, we’ve seen a significant increase in scams related to comic convention and film festival tickets and vendor spaces, particularly on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter. Scammers are posting fake ticket listings, claiming to sell vendor booth space, and impersonating event organizers to collect payment for things that don’t exist.

We want to make sure the Boulder Fan Fest community stays safe, informed, and protected.

Buy and Apply Only Through Official Channels

To guarantee you’re getting a legitimate ticket or vendor spot, always purchase or apply directly through:

• Official Tickets: Our Hytix Box Office linked on the Boulder Fan Fest website
• Vendor Applications: The Google link on our Vendor Page and through communications with emails that end in @boulderfanfest.com or @betterfeelings.org
• Official Website: boulderfanfest.com
• Verified Social Accounts: Facebook, Instagram

We do not sell tickets or vendor space through direct messages, comment sections, third-party resale sites, or unofficial social media posts. If you did not purchase through one of the channels above, we cannot guarantee your ticket or vendor space is valid.

Our Liability

Boulder Fan Fest is not responsible or liable for any losses, damages, or fraudulent transactions resulting from purchases made outside of our official, verified channels. This includes but is not limited to:

• Tickets purchased from individuals on social media, forums, or resale sites
• Vendor space “sold” by anyone other than our official team
• Payments made via peer-to-peer apps, wire transfer, or cash to unofficial sellers
  Counterfeit or duplicated tickets/QR codes

Tickets and vendor agreements obtained through unofficial or unverified means may be invalid and could result in denied entry or forfeited vendor space, with no refund or compensation available from Boulder Fan Fest.

How to Spot a Scam

Common red flags include:

• Sellers reaching out first via DM or comments
• Deals that seem too good to be true (heavily discounted or “sold out” tickets)
• Requests for payment via Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, or wire transfer to an individual
• Urgency or pressure to “act now” before a listing disappears
• Vendor space offered without an official application or contract
• Accounts with few followers, recently created, or impersonating our official page

Report Suspicious Activity

If you see someone posting that they have tickets to sell, are offering vendor space, or claiming to represent Boulder Fan Fest outside of our official channels, please help us shut it down:

• Report the post/account directly on the platform (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
• Message our official account with details of the suspicious listing

Reporting these scams helps protect other fans and vendors in our community, and we appreciate your help keeping Boulder Fan Fest safe for everyone.

Questions?

If you’re ever unsure whether a ticket or vendor offer is legitimate, contact us directly through our website or social media accounts before making a purchase. When in doubt, don’t send payment. Check with us first.