Gov. Kathy Hochul warns baseball fans about potential World Series ticket scam

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul is urging baseball fans to be careful when trying to buy tickets to the World Series games between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers.

“We are thrilled that our New York Yankees will bring the World Series to the Bronx this week,” Hochul said in a statement.. “As demand grows for the opportunity to witness this historic match, I urge New Yorkers to protect their hard-earned money and be on the lookout for potential ticket scams. Follow these tips to avoid becoming a victim while we cheer on the Yankees this week.”

Tips to avoid ticket scams

• Purchase locally. Many official ticket agents now also offer secondary sales options.
• Seller verification. You can find a seller at Verified by TicketSource.com to confirm that you are buying from a resale company that is part of the National Association of Ticket Brokers, which requires its members to ensure that every ticket sold on their websites is legal. Beware of fake websites posing as legitimate ticket sellers; Check the URL for accuracy.
• Buy only from trusted sources. Buy only from suppliers you know and trust. Be especially careful with online marketplaces such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and other social media sites as they are full of scammers selling fake tickets. Also avoid so-called ticket scalpers who approach you outside the event gates, as scammers can easily sell you a fake ticket and disappear.
• Use secure payment methods: Always use a credit card or PayPal payment method so you have recourse if tickets are not as promised. Debit cards, bank transfers or cash transactions are risky; If the tickets are fake, you will not be able to get your money back.
• Beware of Low Prices: When you search online for tickets online, advertisements for cheap tickets often appear. Use common sense; Some ads will be ticket scams, especially if prices are low. If it looks too good to be true, it may be a scam.
• Use a strong password: Many stadiums and venues have moved to only accepting digital tickets, which can only be accessed through an app. Be sure to use a strong password to prevent a scammer from hacking into your account and stealing your ticket.

“As tickets sell out and the rush grows, scammers will try to take advantage of fans who still want to buy tickets,” said New York State Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley. “Fans looking to secure last-minute seats for this landmark match should follow our advice from Consumer Affairs to avoid being scammed. And finally, let’s go, Yankees!

The Yankees enter Game 3 of the Fall Classic trailing the Dodgers 0-2. Monday night’s game brings the Bombers back to the Bronx as they look to win one game in front of their hometown fans.