Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Police are warning the public about a scam tied to a popular coastal event. Police say fake online pages are targeting vendors. The messages appear professional and convincing. Authorities say these are scam pages and are not connected to the city.
OBPD confirmed it has received reports of a fraudulent Facebook event and vendor payment scam involving the 2026 Orange Beach Seafood Festival. The scam uses the festival’s name and branding to appear legitimate to small businesses.
According to police, scammers are posing as festival organizers and contacting vendors directly. The messages request payment to secure vendor space. Officials stressed that these requests are false and not associated with the City of Orange Beach or the official Seafood Festival…