Vail police say fraudulent lift ticket cases have increased by 875 percent in 12 months
Vail police are again warning skiers and snowboarders of a growing trend of fraudulent lift ticket sales this season that has cost visitors thousands of dollars.
So far this winter, there have been 39 such cases reported to police, an 875 percent increase over the 4 cases during the same period last year.
“As a reminder, using another person’s ski pass can have criminal consequences and potentially bar the unauthorized user from skiing the entire season,” Vail police said in a news release Wednesday. “Once fraudulent use is identified, suspects are either issued a summons into court and released or arrested, depending on the circumstances.”
Using a fraudulent lift ticket carries a maximum fine of up to $999 and 180 days in jail.
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Vail, Colorado.
Vail, Colorado.