

When asked about Eventbrite’s claim, officials told FOX 35 News they are working with the company to ensure people are being taken advantage of through any fraudulent scheme.

The State Attorney’s Office issued a similar warning as Seminole County about fake vaccination appointments. We recognize this has caused confusion and are continuing to monitor and take action to remove these listings." The unofficial event listings we have found, some of which are charging a fee, are likely a result of user error, where people are mistakenly creating new event listings instead of signing up for a time slot. "Our team has investigated and has not found evidence of vaccine registration events being created for the purpose of malice. We are actively exploring how our platform can best support the effort to increase access to vaccines. "Eventbrite is a self-service ticketing and experience platform, and many local organizations have used our technology to efficiently manage efforts that aid in addressing COVID-19, from coordinating distribution of food donations to virtual educational events. "The unofficial event listings we have found, some of which are charging a fee, are likely a result of user error," - Eventbrite spokesperson
