PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — With so many people ready to shell out big bucks to see the Phillies take on the Houston Astros in the World Series, it’s more important than ever to say buyer beware.
As of Monday afternoon, tickets for home games were going anywhere from $877 to as much as $7,800.
Experts are warning fans to be careful because scammers have become increasingly sophisticated.
Jeff Summers, a ticket broker with A Better Connection, sells sports tickets. But even with his longtime experience, predicting prices is next to impossible.
“They’ll fluctuate… It’s all about supply and demand,” said Summers.
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One thing he says you can bank on is that criminals are looking to prey on fan excitement.
So here are your dos and don’ts for buying World Series tickets:
-Do buy from secure, trusted websites that stand behind their tickets with buyer guarantees.
-Do be wary of tickets for sale on social media.
-Don’t buy with cash on the street.
-Don’t pay anyone via money transfer, wire, or payment app because you likely won’t get your money back if something goes wrong. Pay with a credit card instead.
“And then you also don’t want to answer any emails from anybody unless you’re getting it directly from the Phillies because if someone’s sending you an email, sometimes they’re just trying to get your credit card information,” said Summers.
Summers is talking about unsolicited emails, do not respond to those. He recommends…
