Super Sunday Biggest Day in Football; Big Opportunity for Scammers
Football
Glory in Dallas Provides Perfect Opportunity for Ticket Scams
The
Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers will compete for a piece of history
in less than two weeks during Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington,
TX. With tickets at a premium for the nation’s largest and most popular
sporting event, BBB
warns the potential for ticket scams purchased online or in person could be at
an all-time high.
BBB
received nearly 1,300 complaints last year from consumers who purchased event
tickets from individuals, businesses and third party websites. While most
complaints were over refund and exchange issues, several complaints allege
paying for tickets and never receiving them. To minimize the risk of losing
thousands of dollars, BBB offers the following tips for purchasing Super Bowl
tickets:
· Deal
with a sports-based ticket company that has a track record with game packages
and ticket sales.
· Avoid
buying tickets from new online auction sellers or sellers located outside the
U.S.
· Be wary
of any sellers who say they will have eBay or Craigslist send “verification.”
· Use a
credit card or third party escrow company such as PayPal for purchases. They
offer additional protection and track the purchase.
· Make
sure the website is secure and reputable. Look for the “https” or “lock” symbol
in the navigation bar on the Internet browser.
· Read all
the fine print to verify ticket delivery dates.
· Do your
research at BBB.org to be sure the company is trustworthy.
If you
plan on traveling, BBB offers the following tips for purchasing Super Bowl
travel packages:
· Confirm
whether or not the package has a refund policy before you make any payments.
· Verify
the travel package includes guaranteed tickets to the Super Bowl game.
· Get all
the details in writing, including final price, cancellation penalties and all
other specifics of the package, including the name of the hotel, airline, etc.
· Follow
up with the travel promoter a few days before departure to confirm all
reservations.
To check
the reliability of a company and find trustworthy businesses, visit BBB.
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