We’ve warned our exhibitors countless times over the past few years about scam artists Construct Data — which produces Fair Guide and Expo Guide — and its deceptive and misleading trade show directory scams.
The Federal Trade Commission has announced that a federal court has banned the Slovakia-based company from the trade show directory business and entered a $9 million judgment against them.
That’s great news for everyone in the trade show business, and we’re pleased to pass this news along to all of our SHOT Show exhibitors.
Chris Dolnack is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow him on Twitter at @ChrisDolnack.
Awesome! Of course, they are likely to change locations and names, attempting to continue scamming. We still need to be diligent.