Fans attending a recent Pistons playoff game reported falling victim to a ticket scam, losing hundreds of dollars on fraudulent passes purchased from third-party websites.
The issue surfaced after the game held at Little Caesars Arena, leaving fans with invalid tickets when they attempted to enter the venue. Fans reported losing money to fake tickets after the Pistons were eliminated from the playoffs. Fans reported losing money to fake tickets
Joi Smith, one fan affected by the scam, shared her experience. She stated she purchased nearly $900 worth of Pistons Tickets online, only to discover they were fake just before the game began. Joi Smith shared her experience
Smith attempted to use the tickets purchased on StubHub but was informed by venue staff that they had been flagged, with multiple people trying to claim them.
Fortunately, Smith was able to secure a refund through StubHub and her credit card company, but the experience served as a warning regarding online purchases.
Nakia Mills from the Better Business Bureau offered advice, urging consumers to exercise caution when buying tickets online. She noted the presence of imposter websites designed to mimic legitimate ones, emphasizing the need to check the URL address carefully.
Scams targeting event tickets tend to increase when games, like playoff matchups, are highly anticipated and demand is high.
The loss came in Game 4 against the New York Knicks, where player Josh Hart played a key role in the series outcome that saw the Knicks advance. The loss came in Game 4 against the New York Knicks
Meanwhile, in New York, the Knicks organization also hosted a large block party for fans outside Madison Square Garden ahead of Game 5, featuring watch parties and fan events. The Knicks organization also hosted a large block party
Smith advised others based on her experience.
“No more third parties,” Smith said. “I’m never doing third party again. Go to the box office.”
