Police are warning residents of a recent phone call scheme where suspects say they’re collecting money from vendors for downtown DeLand events.
DeLand police received a report from a resident saying they got a PayPal request for vendor fees from someone claiming to be collecting payments for the DeLand Craft Festival.
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The City of DeLand and MainStreet DeLand Association say they do not collect money from vendors before they have applied and have been approved to be part of a town event.
Police say if you receive such a call, don’t send payment right away. Instead, confirm the event is happening by contacting the MainStreet DeLand Association at 386-738-0649 or the City of DeLand at 386-626-7117.
If you believe you’ve received a suspicious requestion for payment or a suspicious call, contact DeLand Police Department at 386-626-7400.