OMAHA, Neb. (Press Release) – An exclusively digital ticket experience awaits fans as the 2022 College World Series begins this week.
While the cashless ticket option has been available for years, the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority made it the only option in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and all tickets will continue to be mobile in 2022.
“The National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB) are working to raise awareness and educate fans about the smartest ways to buy tickets on secondary resale markets,” said BBB Regional CEO Jim Hegarty. “Taking a few extra minutes to check the reseller out with the BBB and NATB to confirm the resale company is reputable is highly recommended.”
Many stadiums and venues have gone to only accepting only digital tickets, making the possibilities for scams more likely. Scammers may produce counterfeit tickets or not even send tickets to buyers in the first place. It’s not always clear how to tell if a ticket is fake, but it’s easy to see that these types of scams are increasing. Last year, the BBB received over 140 reports on BBB Scam Tracker about ticket scams related to sporting events, concerts, theatre, and more.
Helpful tips to avoid ticket scammers:
- Purchase from the venue whenever possible. Many official ticket sales agents now offer secondary sales options, as well. The easiest way to avoid scammers is to purchase a ticket directly from the event’s official website.
- Consider your source. Know the…
