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As we continue preparing to welcome you to the PCA24 Trade Show this summer, we want to send out a quick note to remind our members of ‘others’ who may spam your inbox with fake offers.
The PCA does not work with 3rd party vendors. Any “deals” or “offers” that arrive in your inbox from an email address not associated with the PCA is spam and should be treated as such. Phishing scams have become a common occurrence surrounding major events, so we advise using caution and checking the complete email address from the sender before opening any email that may appear similar to ours. TIP: any email coming from PCA will come from [email protected] or have the staff member’s first name + @premiumcigars.org domain.
Phishing scams and housing pirates have become a common occurrence surrounding major events, so we advise using caution and checking the complete email address from the sender before opening any email that may appear similar to ours. TIP: any email coming from PCA will come from [email protected] or have the staff member’s first name + @premiumcigars.org domain.
If you suspect an email is part of a phishing scam, report it to us immediately so we can take action! We will contact the vendor and post their name on this website so you can have confidence in who you are corresponding with.
As we get closer to the PCA24 Trade Show, we’ll be sending more information to let you know of trade show registration, the hotel room block, special show-only products, special events happening at the show, and all the other things to get you ready for an exceptional experience! We can’t wait to see you and celebrate with you at #PCA24!
What is a “housing pirate”?
Commonly referred to as “housing pirates” or “housing bandits,” these are companies that phone, fax or email attendees and exhibitors, claiming to offer good deals on hotel rooms. They may falsely claim to be affiliated with PCA.
No PCA-authorized organization will contact you about PCA Trade Show hotels or housing. Unless you have initiated the communication, please do not provide anyone with your personal information, especially your credit card number. If you provide your credit card information to one of these companies, your card may be charged and there is no guarantee you will have a room upon your arrival in Las Vegas.
Reporting fraud
If contacted by someone asking if you need a room at PCA or representing themselves as the “PCA Housing Bureau,” please:
PCA is not affiliated with the following companies for the 2024 Trade Show (Contract with them at your own risk):