New York Governor Warns of Fraud – NBC New York

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning baseball fans to be prepared for World Series ticket scams as the Fall Classic heads to the Bronx on Monday.

The Yankees and Dodgers will meet in Game 3 of the Fall Classic at Yankee Stadium on Monday night. Ticket prices were exorbitant, with most tickets on the secondary market costing over $1,000 apiece.

“This game is historic for baseball fans, but it also provides cheaters with an opportunity to take advantage of high demand,” the governor’s office said in a press release.

The government’s Consumer Protection Division has offered fans the following tips to protect themselves:

• Buy directly on the spot
• Check the seller using Verified by TicketSource.com to confirm that you are purchasing from a resale company that is a member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers.
• Buy only from trusted sources that you know and avoid scalpers who approach you outside the event, “as it’s easy for scammers to sell you a fake ticket and disappear.”
• Use secure payment methods
• Beware of Low Prices: “If it looks too good to be true, it’s probably a scam.”
• Use a strong password to protect your digital tickets

Consumers with concerns can call the New York State Division of Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-697-1220 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Consumer complaints can be submitted at any time to: www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.