Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued guidance to help residents avoid common ticket scams, as tickets for spring and summer tours, festivals and sporting events begin to go on sale. AG Raoul cautioned that buying tickets from a third-party vendor or private party increases the risk of fraud and often the total cost. The attorney general also warned residents to avoid paying for tickets with anything other than a credit card, if possible, which offers additional protections should a sale be fraudulent. 

“The proliferation of smart phones and online marketplaces have fundamentally changed the way many tickets are purchased for concerts, sports and other entertainment events. While the emergence of smart technology has simplified our lives, bad actors use that same technology to take advantage of consumers. I encourage all Illinoisans to be vigilant when purchasing tickets to avoid falling victim to scammers.”  – AG Raoul