Scam alert: How to avoid March Madness ticket scams
Fans are gearing up for March Madness to arrive in New York, but experts say scammers are waiting to dupe people for tickets.
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The United Services Automobile Association warns the NCAA Tournament is a prime time for criminals
Here are some tips to guard yourself from cons.
- Buy from trusted vendors like VerifiedTicketSource.com to verify that it is a registered ticket reseller. StubHub and Ticketmaster offer guarantees against fraudulent listings.
- Use protected payment methods: Pay with your credit card, which offers greater consumer protection.
- Look for a refund policy
- Beware of phishing scams: Don't click links in texts or emails. It could add malware your device and track your online activity.
- Facebook Marketplace: Check seller profiles and to see how recently their account was made. If it was made in the last month, most likely, they are a scammer. If they have very few posts, this is also a red flag.
- Pricing: If the price is too good to be true, it probably is.
If you've been scammed, report the fraud to your bank immediately and add it to the BBB Scam Tracker.
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