NY governor warns of ticket scams – Telemundo New York (47)

NEW YORK – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning baseball fans to be on the lookout for ticket scams during the World Series 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 have been through the roof, with most tickets on the secondary market costing over $1,000 each.

“The matchup is historic for baseball fans, but also an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of high demand,” the governor’s office said in a press release.

The state Department of Consumer Protection offered the following advice to fans to protect themselves:

• Buy directly from the place;
• Please verify the seller using VerifiedTicketSource.com to confirm that you are purchasing from a reseller company that is a member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers;
• Only buy from trusted sources you know and avoid ticket sellers who approach you outside the event “because it’s easy for scammers to sell you a fake ticket and disappear”;
• Use payment methods that come with protection;
• Beware of low prices: “If it seems too good to be true, it’s probably a scam”;
• Use a strong password to protect your digital tickets.

Consumers with concerns may call the New York State Department of Consumer Protection’s consumer hotline at 1-800-697-1220 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and complaints Consumer requests can be sent log in anytime at www.dos. ny.gov/protection-consumer.