JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued guidance to Missouri baseball fans for avoiding ticket scams as the 2024 baseball season begins.
“Now that the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals have opened their seasons, I want to educate Missourians on potential ticket scams,” said Attorney General Bailey. “With ticket sales rising as our Missouri baseball teams begin their regular season, the Attorney General’s Office wants to ensure that consumers have the right tools at their disposal. We will pursue anyone who attempts to rip off Missourians’ hard-earned dollars.”
Attorney General Bailey provides the following tips to be vigilant when buying tickets to baseball games:
- KNOW YOUR VENDOR – Make sure you are buying your tickets from a trustworthy website, especially before you provide any personal financial information.
- DO YOUR RESEARCH – If you are unfamiliar with a particular ticket seller, research the seller on the Attorney General’s or Better Business Bureau’s website for any complaints.
- USE A CREDIT CARD – If you purchase tickets online, especially through an online auction site, it is recommended that you complete your transaction with a credit card. Purchasing tickets with a credit card often provides you with protections that you would not otherwise have if you purchase the tickets using cash, check, debit card, or apps like Cash App or Venmo.
- SHOP ON SECURED SITES – Always double check your URL before purchasing tickets online. If a website’s address begins with “https”, the “s” will not appear in the web address until you access the order page of the site, where you will be asked to enter your personal information. Secure websites should also display a closed lock graphic in the browser, generally located to the left of the URL in the address bar.
- INSPECT YOUR TICKETS – Physically inspect your tickets to reduce your risk of being turned away at the venue. Check the date, time and location listed on the tickets to ensure that this information matches the accurate event details. Also review the listed seating assignments.
- REMEMBER – If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
“I encourage any Missouri baseball fan with complaints regarding a potential ticket scam to contact the Missouri Attorney General’s Consumer Complaint Hotline at 800-392-8222 or ago.mo.gov,” said Attorney General Bailey. “Let’s all take steps to protect ourselves as we watch our baseball teams dominate this season.”