Fake ticket scams trick people into buying counterfeit or non-existent tickets for popular events, including movies, concerts, sports games, and theater performances. Scammers sell these tickets online through fake websites, social media, or third-party marketplaces, only for victims to find out at the event that their tickets are invalid.

With high demand for big events, fraudsters take advantage by selling tickets that either don’t exist or have already been used. These scams leave victims out of money and unable to attend the event.

How This Can Happen to Us?
Fake Websites & Social Media Ads

Scammers create professional-looking websites or social media pages that mimic legitimate ticket sellers.
They use ads promising exclusive discounts or early access to lure buyers.
Scammers Selling on Online Marketplaces

Fraudsters list fake tickets on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or resale platforms, offering them at cheaper rates to attract buyers.
Duplicate or Counterfeit Tickets

Scammers sell multiple copies of the same ticket, so only the first person who arrives gets in.
They may also edit real ticket barcodes and resell them.

Example of a Scam
Sarah found a cheap concert ticket on Facebook Marketplace. She paid $150 via Venmo. On the event day, she was denied entry—the ticket was already used. The seller blocked her on Facebook and disappeared.

How to Protect Yourself from Fake Ticket Scams?
✅ Buy tickets from official websites (Ticketmaster, Live Nation, or event organizers).
✅ Avoid deals that seem too good to be true—they likely are.
✅ Verify sellers on resale platforms (StubHub, SeatGeek, or Vivid Seats).
✅ Use credit cards for extra fraud protection.