With summer being the most popular time for people to attend concerts, it is important to know where you are buying your tickets so you do not get scammed.) - With summer being the most popular time for people to attend concerts, it is important to know where you are buying your tickets so you do not become a victim to scams.
“I was really upset. I was so upset and I just felt so stupid because I was like, wow, I really thought that I was smart enough to not get scammed,” said Mariah Kirby. “I really thought we were using a site that was safe enough and I just felt like an idiot, and I was so upset.” “We were trying everything in our power to avoid getting scammed, avoiding like fishy US. sellers directly,” she said. “We purchased ones that were like one thousand dollars each and when we got to the stadium, they were already used, so they were invalid, and we couldn’t get in.”
According to the Better Business Bureau, just this year, 131 scams have been reported, with a total loss of over $74,000.Monde Donaldson, vice president of the Better Business Bureau educational foundation, said it is important to always verify your websites and use a credit card when purchasing things online.