Scam warning
Fake Event Tickets
Scammers sell tickets for concerts, games and shows that are fake, already used, or don't exist. They often post on Facebook, sometimes from a hacked friend's account: “I can't go anymore, anyone want my tickets?”
Also called: Ticket scam, Concert ticket scam, Fake tickets
The one thing to remember
Buy tickets only from the official seller or a well-known resale site, and pay with a credit card.
How it happens
- You see a post or ad for tickets to an event that's sold out.
- The seller wants payment by Zelle, Venmo or Cash App, often with “friends and family”, which has no protection.
- The tickets never arrive, or don't scan at the door.
Warning signs
- Tickets to sold-out events at normal or low prices.
- A seller on social media who only takes payment apps.
- A friend's post that sounds a bit off.
- Pressure to pay quickly before someone else does.
What to do
- Buy from the event's official website or box office.
- Pay by credit card, so you can dispute the charge.
- If a friend is selling, call them to check it's really them.
Last checked: October 31, 2026