One of the nation’s largest music festivals hits Chicago next week, and scammers would love to turn your dream ticket into a backstage pass to disappointment. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau’s Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM.
With over 170 artists across eight stages and many passes sold out or on waitlist, last-minute fans may be searching fast.
That urgency is music to fraudsters’ ears. They post bargain tickets, fake waitlists, copied QR codes, and phony resale offers to grab your money and personal information.
Many fans do not realize the ticket is fake until it is scanned at the gate.
Only buy tickets from official or verified sellers, skip social media deals, and make sure to use a credit card for added protection.
For more information, go to BBB.org/ChicagoBuzz or WBBMNewsradio.com.
