BBB warns Flames fans about ticket scammers
Posted Apr 18, 2015 2:03 pm.
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Fraudsters are using the love of hockey to make a fast, illegal buck.
The Better Business Bureau is reminding those seeking tickets to games 3 or 4 in the Flames/Canucks playoff battle at the Saddledome Sunday and Tuesday to do their homework before parting with their hard earned cash.
Spokesperson Leah Brownridge tells 660News fraudsters may use bogus names, phone numbers and addresses in an effort to make phoney tickets look legit.
“Be extra cautious when picking up a ticket from a scalper or sites like Kijiji or eBay,” Brownridge said.
She recommends if a transaction is going to be made, meet the seller in person at a public place and “never” wire money to a stranger.
