Weddings and scams are two very different things that you probably wouldn?t associate. Unfortunately, in the last few years, newlyweds-to-be have been heavily targeted by con artists at all stages of the wedding planning process?and no one is immune from it.
The stress involved with wedding planning makes anyone an easy target. Between organizing your special day you likely have other obligations, such as work and family responsibilities, that keep you distracted. Since preparing for a wedding is not an easy task on its own, you’re more vulnerable to fall for a trap when you least expect it. And with the effects of COVID shifting half of businesses to virtual platforms, it’s even more likely that you could end up in a bad situation.
To avoid being a victim of these nasty schemes, it helps to know some of the most common ones out there and, better yet, how to avoid them. Wedding Scams to Watch out For
There are far more scams than we can list in this article, but these will help you get a good idea of how you can get caught up in bad situations. Of course, new cons come out every day but if you want to get an idea of how you could get tricked, here are a few popular scenarios that con artists use on engaged couples.
The No-Show Vendor
The number-one scam in the wedding industry is the fake vendor. This can apply to any category: the florist, cake designer, photographer, or even the wedding planner. Long story short, the vendor basically takes your deposit and do...