ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The AARP are advising residents of a new fraud alert surrounding concert tickets.
Getting concert tickets can already be challenging, but scammers can make it harder with some venues switching to digital tickets. With concert demands rising, scammers are creating more fake tickets to trick consumers.
To avoid buying a fake ticket consider the following:
- Stick to known ticket sales sites or visit the National Association of Ticket Brokers (natb.org) to ensure that you are dealing with a verified reseller. Always type the web address of the site you want to visit into your browser rather than clicking on a link that could take you to a copycat site.
- Beware of offers on social media and online marketplaces, where this scam thrives. These platforms are a hotspot for fraudulent ticket sales.
- Never pay with a peer-to-peer payment app unless you are getting tickets from someone you know. You don’t have the same consumer protections with these payment methods that you have with a credit card.
If you are a victim of a scam, it is important to report scams to local law enforcement. You can also call the AARP at 877-908-3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org.