Ticket Scams

Don’t Get Locked Out or Scammed: How to Safeguard Your Next Ticket Purchase Scoring tickets to a much-anticipated concert, playoff game, or theater show is a thrill. Unfortunately, that excitement makes fans a prime target for fraudsters. Beyond the scramble for seats lies a parallel scramble by scammers looking to steal your money, your personal data, or both. Whether you’re buying directly from a primary vendor or on the resale market, a few key security practices can significantly lower your risk of disappointment and financial loss. ...

Your Tickets Are Safe Until They Aren’t: A Guide to Outsmarting Scammers For anyone who has ever refreshed a browser tab at 10 a.m. sharp, the thrill of securing event tickets is unmatched. That excitement, however, has a dark shadow: a growing wave of sophisticated scams determined to turn your anticipation into disappointment and financial loss. From fake listings for sold-out concerts to phishing attacks designed to hijack your accounts, fraudsters are relentlessly targeting fans. ...