Tips for Safeguarding Against Scams While Purchasing Cleveland Browns Playoff Tickets
As the kickoff countdown Playoff Tickets away, the urgency to secure gameday tickets intensifies. However, Browns fans must exercise caution beyond the excitement of the Houston Texans matchup, as the Better Business Bureau issues a warning about potential scams.
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Ericka Dilworth, the Director of Operations for the Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland, emphasizes that scammers exploit the heightened demand for tickets during such moments. Dilworth advises thorough research before parting with any money.
“If you plan to give money to someone, you have to do your homework,” she cautions. “You can’t trust something at face value, whether it’s on a website, Craigslist, or through a call or text; you have to do your homework.”
For those purchasing tickets, skepticism is crucial, especially when encountering seemingly too-good-to-be-true deals. Dilworth suggests relying on official sources, such as the Browns’ website, to purchase or verify ticket prices. Discrepancies, like a $200 ticket on the official site versus a $100 offer elsewhere, may signal a potential scam.
“They know you may not be able to afford the $200 ticket, but you might want to try to afford the $100 ticket,” Dilworth explains.
Additional precautions involve researching the seller or company, including verifying contact information. A recently created website could be a red flag. Dilworth recommends checking the creation date on Whois.com using the company’s URL.
Even if a website displays a Better Business Bureau accreditation logo, Dilworth advises independent verification. “You can’t necessarily trust it just because it’s on somebody’s website; they certainly could have pulled it from someplace else.”
The Better Business Bureau uncovered an instance involving a reseller named “Mark’s Tickets” advertising on Craigslist. Despite presenting a BBB-accredited business seal with an A+ rating, a quick check on BBB.org revealed that Mark’s Tickets is not accredited and currently holds a C- rating.
When it comes to payment, Dilworth warns against wiring money, writing checks, or using prepaid debit cards or gift cards. She emphasizes that the payment method requested can be a telling sign of legitimacy.
As Browns fans gear up for the game, the Better Business Bureau underscores the importance of diligence and awareness to avoid falling victim to ticket scams.
