Scammers have successfully duped wealthy billionaires and high-profile attendees at the World Economic Forum in Davos by selling counterfeit VIP access packages to the prestigious USA House—the main venue for the Trump administration’s events. The fraudulent scheme has surged this year, prompting organisers to issue an urgent public warning on the official venue website.
The alert, posted by Stromback Global (the group managing USA House), cautioned against buying any unauthorised “VIP access” tickets or packages. It humorously noted that the volume of inquiries suggests these fake passes are “the fastest-selling fiction about Davos since Thomas Mann’s Magic Mountain.” The organisers expressed sympathy for victims and emphasised that no legitimate external parties are authorised to sell such access.
USA House, situated in a church just outside the main WEF security perimeter, serves as a key hub for high-level discussions. It hosts panels featuring CEOs, U.S. Cabinet officials, and members of President Donald Trump’s entourage throughout the week. Trump himself is scheduled to deliver a major address to the World Economic Forum on Wednesday afternoon, with the speech being live-streamed to attendees at USA House.
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The scam preys on the intense demand among global elites to secure proximity to Trump and his inner circle during the high-stakes Davos gathering. With the forum attracting heads of state, business tycoons, and policymakers, access to exclusive venues like USA House is highly coveted—and scammers have capitalised on that desire.
Organisers urged attendees to verify all access through official channels only, warning that fraudulent sales remain widespread. The incident highlights the persistent risk of sophisticated cons targeting ultra-wealthy individuals at major international summits.
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