GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — As the state gears up for another season of March Madness with both Michigan and Michigan State in the tournament, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office is issuing a warning to watch out for ticket scams.
It happens every year, but the Better Business Bureau Serving Western Michigan says scammers are getting more savvy when it comes to tricking consumers and will often event for which tickets are a hot commodity.
“People will seize on that and kind of game the system or cheat people out of their money,” BBB Director of Marketing John Masterson said.
He added that scammers will also utilize social media:
“A lot of advertisements can be posted all over the internet and say really anything they want and the deals may be too good to be true,” he said.
Masterson says it’s crucial if you’re looking to buy March Madness tickets to find a trustworthy seller that’s reputable and can verify the tickets for you, and one that offers upfront purchasing agreements and a refund policy.
You should also be on the lookout for scalpers.
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