COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTAP) – For the first time since 1989 the Cincinnati Bengals will be playing in the Super Bowl.
Ohio Attorney General, Dave Yost, wants to remind fans to beware of ticket scammers trying to take advantage of those who want to go watch the Super Bowl.
“The cheap seats start at $6,000, so if someone is claiming to get you in the stadium for significantly less, you should challenge that call,” Attorney General Yost said. “Con artists are out there, and fake tickets will always exist. Although no scamming has been reported to my office, Ohioans should be on the defensive when looking at Super Bowl tickets,” said Yost.
Here are a few other tips from Yost for those who are looking to buy tickets:
Be skeptical of offers that are too good to be true. People on online marketplaces may offer tickets at face value or even below for an event that is sold out or in high demand. These offers could potentially be scams. They could also falsely be claiming they have a medical emergency or an overseas military assignment to trick you into purchasing the tickets.
Be careful with third-party sellers. Try to deal with reputable websites rather than a third-party individual. Make sure the website is reputable and isn’t impersonating the NFL’s logo. People may try to impersonate or go as far as changing their name in order to scam you into buying tickets. Make sure to search the person you are dealing with as not all sources are trustworthy.
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