Avoiding the “Con” in Concert. Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles on how to avoid a scam when you buy tickets to your favorite performer.
Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:57AM
Avoiding the “Con” in Concert. Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles on how to avoid a scam when you buy tickets to your favorite performer.
CHICAGO (WLS) — Here’s a quick tip on concert “cons” this summer.
The Better Business Bureau has a warning: scammers are banking on your excitement-and your urgency-to steal your cash, and your identity.
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Lollapalooza tickets sold out quickly and now fake sites and phony social media ads are popping up everywhere. Buy only from official sources-the venue’s website or box office…or a trusted third-party website. Check the URL-make sure it starts with “HTTPS” and look for the lock symbol.
Avoid listings on social media or classifieds. Scammers can fake barcodes and receipts that look real-until you’re denied at the gate. Use a credit card for better protection if something goes wrong.
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Avoiding the “Con” in Concert. Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles on how to avoid a scam when you buy tickets to your favorite performer.