(Last Updated On: April 26, 2021)

Anti-Scam FAQ: What Is A Ticket Scam

Answer:

Looking for tickets to a concert or for that upcoming football game? If so, beware of ticket scams. The prevalence of online ticket sellers and resellers has created plenty of ticket scam opportunities that you need to be wary of when you go to buy your tickets.

The BBB Scam Tracker reported more than 300 ticket scams reported last year with the most common scams center around reselling fake or non-existent tickets posted on online classifieds and price gouging.

If possible, try to purchase from the venue or pause to verify the source of where you are buying the tickets. Discounted prices may be too good to be true. You can look up sellers on The National Association of Ticket Brokers to confirm the site is a verified reseller.

Also, make sure to the site is a secured site or used a protected payment option in credit cards versus cash, debit cards, or wire transactions, so you have a better chance at getting your money back if scammed.