Broncos fans warned of Super Bowl ticket scams
Denver Broncos fans went wild when a failed two-point conversion in the final seconds of the AFC title game advanced the team to the Super Bowl. So did scammers, Colorado Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman warns.
Capitalizing on fandom and the excitement to watch quarterback Peyton Manning vie for his second Super Bowl ring, scammers are cranking out “discounted” tickets – still several thousand dollars per seat – and often, buyers don’t know their tickets are frauds until they’re turned away at the gate, Coffman said in a news release.
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“Scammers understand the excitement surrounding Super Bowl 50 and will prey on unsuspecting football fans hoping to watch the big game in person,” she said.
Ticket prices for the Feb. 7 contest at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., are hovering around $6,000 apiece, but some resale hub websites have them “on sale” for upward of $10,000. Know your seller, Coffman said.
The office is recommending buyers use a credit card and know the seller’s refund policy. Fans could also purchase tickets through a National Association of Ticket Brokers seller, which offers a 200 percent guarantee on tickets purchased through one of its members.
Additional tips to help buyers avoid becoming the next victim to ticket fraud can be found on the attorney general’s website.
According to TiqIQ.com, a resale hub, the minimum ticket price Friday morning for the Feb. 7 game was $3,412, and that would only earn you a seat up top, in Section 400. A spot front and center in Section 115 was selling for $17,664 on the website.
Any Colorado resident who thinks they’ve been a victim of ticket fraud or encounters suspicious activity can file a report with the state attorney general’s office online or by calling 800-222-4444.
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