Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning baseball fans about possible World Series ticket scams

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – New York Governor Kathy Hochul is urging baseball fans to be wary as they try to buy tickets for the World Series games between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

“We couldn’t be more excited that our New York Yankees are bringing the World Series to the Bronx this week,” Hochul said in a statement. “As demand skyrockets to witness this historic match, I encourage New Yorkers to protect their hard-earned money and be on the lookout for potential ticket scams. Follow our tips to avoid becoming a victim as we cheer on the Yankees this week.

Tips to prevent ticket fraud

• On-site purchase: Many official ticketing agents now offer secondary sales options.
• Verify the seller: You can look up the seller at VerifiedTicketSource.com to confirm that you are purchasing from a resale company that is a member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers, and which requires its members to guarantee that any ticket sold on their websites is legitimate. Beware of fake websites pretending to be a legitimate ticket seller; Check the URL for accuracy.
• Only buy from trusted sources: Only buy from suppliers you know and trust. Be especially wary of online marketplaces such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other social media sites as they are full of scammers selling counterfeit tickets. Also avoid the so-called ticket scalpers who approach you outside the event gates, as scammers can easily sell you a fake ticket and disappear.
• Use payment methods that offer protection: Always use a credit card or PayPal payment option for goods and services so that you have some recourse if the tickets are not as promised. Debit cards, bank transfers or cash transactions are risky; If the tickets are fraudulent, you cannot get your money back.
• Beware of low prices: When you search for online tickets online, advertisements for cheap tickets often appear. Use your common sense; Some advertisements are ticket scams, especially when prices are low. If it seems too good to be true, it’s probably a scam.
• Use a strong password: Many stadiums and venues only accept digital tickets, which can only be accessed through an app. Make sure you use a strong password to ensure that a scammer cannot hack into your account and steal your ticket.

“While tickets are sold out and excitement is high, scammers will try to take advantage of fans who still want to buy tickets, New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley said. “Fans looking to score last-minute seats for this iconic match should follow our tips from the Department of Consumer Protection to avoid being ripped off. And finally, let’s go Yankees!

The Yankees enter game three of the Fall Classic trailing the Dodgers 0-2. Monday night’s game brings the Bombers back to the Bronx, where they hope to win one in front of their hometown fans.