San Diego Food Truck Vendor Scammed Via Fake December Nights Website

San Diego, CA, September 30, 2026 —

SAN DIEGO, CA – A local food truck vendor has fallen victim to an online scam, losing funds to a fraudulent website that mimicked the official platform for the popular December Nights event in San Diego.

The incident highlights the ongoing threat of online impersonation and phishing schemes targeting businesses participating in major public events. The vendor, whose name has not been disclosed, reportedly believed they were interacting with the legitimate organizers of December Nights when navigating the counterfeit website.

Details regarding the specific nature of the scam, including the exact amount of money lost or the method used to defraud the vendor, were not immediately available. It is also unclear how the fraudulent website was designed to solicit payments or personal information from participants.

The official December Nights event, a well-known annual holiday celebration in San Diego, typically attracts numerous vendors and a large public audience. Organizers of legitimate events often provide clear guidelines and official channels for vendor registration and participation.

Authorities have not yet commented on the specific case, nor has the organizing body for the official December Nights event released a statement regarding the fraudulent website. The contractor’s name, the fraudulent website’s URL, and the timeline of the scam were not provided in the available information.

This incident serves as a cautionary tale for businesses and individuals alike, underscoring the importance of verifying website legitimacy and using only official communication channels when engaging with event organizers or submitting payments. Further investigation into the scam and the perpetrators is anticipated.

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