Fraud alert: Fake Harmony Arts Festival messages

The image displays a modern, graphic presentation of a fraud alert. A hand is holding a dark-colored smartphone in the foreground, positioned slightly to the left of center. The phone's screen is illuminated and shows bold, white text that reads "FRAUD ALERT" stacked in two lines. The phone itself has a sleek, contemporary design with a black bezel and a notch at the top.

Please do not respond, click any links, or share personal information.

Please remember:

  • All official communications are sent from email addresses ending in @westvancouver.ca or @harmonyarts.ca
  • We do not contact artists or vendors through Gmail or other personal email accounts
  • Art Market applications are currently closed
  • Messages that pressure you to act quickly, request personal information, or include suspicious links may be fraudulent
     

If you are unsure about a message, please contact us directly

If you have shared personal or financial information, we recommend:
 

  • Contacting your bank or credit card provider
  • Changing your passwords
  • Reporting the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501
  • Contacting the police if you have suffered financial loss