Better Business Bureau warns of scams ahead of World Series

The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York, Hudson Valley and Long Island says that highly anticipated sporting events, like the 43-years-in-the-making matchup between the Dodgers vs. Yankees often attract scammers.

Noelle Lilley

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Oct 25, 2024, 3:03 AM

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Updated 27 days ago

The World Series starts Friday in Los Angeles and original tickets are already selling out! if you’re still trying to get a seat for this years-in-the-making matchup, we’ve got some tips to avoid being scammed! The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York, Hudson Valley and Long Island says that highly anticipated sporting events, like the 43-years-in-the-making matchup between the Dodgers vs. Yankees often attract scammers. Here are some tips for buying tickets, whether you are looking for tickets for a game, concert tickets, or any other event:

Purchase from the venue: Many official ticket sales agents now offer secondary sales options, as well.
Check out the seller: You can look up the seller on VerifiedTicketSource.com to confirm you are buying from a NATB-member resale company.
Buy only from trusted sources: Buy online only from vendors you know and trust. Look for the lock symbol in the web address to indicate a secure purchasing system.
Use payment methods that come with protection: Always use a credit card so you have some recourse if the tickets are not as promised. Debit cards, wire transfers, or cash transactions are risky; if the tickets are fraudulent, you won’t be able to get your money back.
Beware of low prices: When you search the web for online tickets, advertisements for cheap tickets will often appear. Use good judgment; some ads will be ticket scams, especially if the prices are low.
Verify your tickets: Pay a visit to the arena where the event will be held. Present your ticket to “Will Call” (customer service), and they can verify if your ticket is legitimate and show you how to tell if it is fake.

This World Series is expected to be the second most expensive ever, according to Ticket IQ, with seats for Monday’s game at Yankee Stadium going for close to $4,000.