Mon, Sep 12th 2022 11:45 am
Submitted by the Better Business Bureau
Football is back, and fans are looking to score tickets for Buffalo Bills and college football games across upstate New York.
Many ticket resellers are looking to cash in on ticket sales from fans eager to be in the seats.
Better Business Bureau has tips for buying tickets:
•Purchase from the venue whenever possible. Many official ticket sales agents now offer secondary sales options, too. If you buy online, look for the lock symbol in the web address to indicate a secure purchasing system. Don’t click through emails or online ads; a common ticket scam trick is creating a web address similar to a well-known company.
•Consider your source. Know the difference between a professional ticket broker (a legitimate and accredited reseller), a ticket scalper (an unregulated and unlicensed ticket seller), and a scammer selling fake tickets. Look them up on BBB.org to see what others are saying.
•Be wary of advertisements. Advertisements for cheap tickets will often appear when you search for online tickets. Use good judgment; some of these ads could be ticket scams, especially if the prices are low.
•If you’re unsure, verify your tickets. Pay a visit to the stadium or venue where the event will be held. Present your ticket to customer service, and they can verify if it is legitimate and show you how to tell if it is fake.
•Know the refund policy. You should only purchase tickets from a…
