As we emerge from a pandemic that has revealed so much negativity and poor behavior in society, another lingering effect is still out there rearing its ugly head.
When sports resumed in the fall of 2020, there were limitations on the number of fans allowed to attend indoor sporting events. As a result, more fans turned to livestreams of games to keep up with their favorite teams.
Even as restrictions were lifted and now — fingers crossed — as we seem to be emerging from the pandemic, that remained a viable option for fans who were still not comfortable being in crowds in areas with poor vaccination rates and became a desirable choice for family and alumni who could watch the games without having to travel great distances.
Online streaming has also helped schools and organizations like the IHSAA offset some of their lost ticket sales revenue.
But with all good things come those who will try to take advantage for their own gain.
Online scams have been a thing as long as there has been an internet, and they are becoming a bigger problem now in relation to high-school sports.
Twitter accounts are popping up left and right and are sending out links purporting to be carrying a broadcast of a sporting event. They like to tag the schools, athletic accounts and media — myself included — to try to spread the word.
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