The state attorney general’s office is warning residents to be wary of possible scams with the Philadelphia Eagles playing in the Super Bowl next month.
The warning offers tips on how to avoid buying fake tickets or counterfeit merchandise related to the NFL’s title game in Minneapolis on Feb. 4.
“Big sporting events like the Super Bowl attract scam artists, and my Bureau of Consumer Protection will protect consumers if something goes wrong with their ticket purchases,” said Attorney General Josh Shapiro in a statement.
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Among the tips offered by his office:
- Watch the websites you visit. Don't click on banner ads or pop-ups on a legitimate website (like StubHub or Ticketmaster) that may take you to a different website.
- Be cautious of using search engines to find potential ticket sellers. Less reputable websites offering ticket sales will ramp up advertising before events like the Super Bowl, increasing their website traffic. Stick to websites you are familiar with, and read the URL of the website you visit. Scam artists often make minor changes to an actual website's URL to bring a false sense of legitimacy to the website – a practice known as spoofing. Look for spelling or grammatical mistakes – a tip-off to fake websites.
- Avoid buying tickets from someone you have not met. Don't buy tickets from a seller you don't know. Always try to conduct any ticket purchase in a safe, well-lit area.
- Be wary of sellers asking for payment in gift cards, money orders or money transfers, especially over the phone. Consumers should use their credit cards when possible to protect themselves from scammers and fraud.
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