You’re going to have to use some caution if you’re trying to score tickets to any major sporting event.
In 2021, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) received more than 140 reports via Scam Tracker about ticket scams related to sporting events, concerts, theatre and more.
When you’re buying a ticket to any event, you should do your best to ensure you’re purchasing the ticket from a trustworthy source.
BBB and the National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB) shared the following tips for buying tickets:
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Purchase from the venue whenever possible. Many official ticket sales agents now offer secondary sales options, as well.
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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 scam tickets.
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Check out the seller/broker. Look them up on BBB.org to learn what other customers have experienced. Check to see if they are a member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers. NATB members offer a 200% purchase guarantee on tickets. Look up the seller on VerifiedTicketSource.com to confirm you are buying from an NATB-member resale company.
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Buy only from trusted vendors. Buy online only from vendors you know and trust. Look for the lock symbol in the web address to indicate a secure purchasing system. Don’t click through from emails or online ads; a common ticket scam trick is to create a web address that is similar to a well-known…
