NC attorney general urges fans to watch for Stanley Cup ticket scams
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning Hurricanes fans to be careful when buying resale tickets for Stanley Cup Final games.
Jackson said excitement over the Carolina Hurricanes reaching the Stanley Cup Final has caused ticket prices to surge, creating an opportunity for scammers to sell fake tickets.
Reports have listed prices as high as $17,000 for a single seat, with standing-room-only tickets going for as much as $600.
“We’re all cheering on the Canes, but if you want to do it in person and you’re looking for some last-minute tickets to the rest of the games, be careful,” Jackson said. “Make sure you know who you’re buying tickets from and think twice before you buy a resold ticket. We want you to enjoy the game, not become the victim of a scam.”
Jackson’s office urges fans to buy tickets only from reputable platforms and to verify the website address before purchasing. Fans should look for a lock icon in the browser and make sure the address starts with “https.”
His office also warns buyers not to fall for emotional stories from sellers claiming they need to unload tickets quickly because of a family emergency.
Jackson recommends using a credit card when buying tickets, since credit cards often offer better fraud protection than debit cards or peer-to-peer payment apps.
Fans should also review the seller’s refund policy before buying. A reputable seller should clearly display the policy and be willing to answer questions about it.
Jackson’s office said the alert focuses on the resale ticket market. The warning comes after Jackson recently won a jury trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster involving anticompetitive conduct in the primary ticket sales market.
Anyone who believes they were scammed while buying Stanley Cup Final tickets, or who has identified deceptive statements by Ticketmaster, can file a complaint with the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office online or by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.
