Provided by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office:
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning consumers to be aware of scams regarding tickets and merchandise for Super Bowl LIX, as bad actors will target fans in the days leading up to the big game.
“While Eagles fans are excited and gearing up for the big game, scammers are hoping to take advantage of eager consumers,” Attorney General Sunday said. “Be sure to protect yourself from ticket scams and credit card fraud if you are heading to New Orleans for the Super Bowl.”
Attorney General Sunday and the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection are asking Pennsylvania consumers to follow these tips when buying Super Bowl tickets, trip packages, or Super Bowl-related merchandise:
Watch the websites you visit. As a consumer, you should not click on banner ads or pop-ups on a legitimate website (like StubHub or Ticketmaster) that may take you to a 3rd party website. You lose all protections and guarantees once you leave a legitimate website in favor of discounted tickets or other promises somewhere else.
Review your cart before checking out when purchasing tickets through a website. Some online ticket resale platforms may charge fees at checkout. Review your purchase prior to hitting the final checkout button for any additional charges and fees added to the final purchase price.
Be cautious of using search engines to find potential ticket sellers. Less reputable websites offering ticket sales will ramp up advertising before events like the Super Bowl, increasing their website traffic. Stick to websites you are familiar with, and read the URL of the website you visit. Scam artists often make minor changes to an actual website’s URL to bring a false sense of legitimacy to the website – a practice known as spoofing. Look for spelling or grammatical mistakes – a tip-off to fake websites.
Avoid buying tickets from someone you have not met. Don’t buy tickets from a seller you don’t know. Always try to conduct any ticket purchase in a safe, well lit area. Consumers can also search for “Safe Transaction Locations” online. Police stations provide an environment for safe transactions.
Be wary of sellers asking for payment in gift cards, money orders, cryptocurrency or wire transfers, especially over the phone. Consumers should use their credit cards when possible to protect themselves from scammers and fraud.
Trust your common sense. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This is especially true with travel packages that promise airfare, accommodations, and tickets at incredibly low prices. Do your homework and investigate the seller before buying.
The Bureau of Consumer Protection also advises that if you have made an unfulfilled purchase with your credit card, to contact the credit card company and dispute the charge immediately.
Pennsylvanians who believe they have been victims of a Super Bowl ticket, travel service or merchandise scam can file a complaint with the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection by visiting www.attorneygeneral.gov or by emailing scams@attorneygeneral.gov or calling 800-441-2555.
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