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(InvestigateTV) \u2014 As fans look ahead to the FIFA World Cup, demand for tickets, travel and lodging is already rising. And consumer experts warn the hype can create openings for scammers.<\/p>\n

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With matches coming to the U.S., many fans are already making plans, but attorney Ben Farrow says excitement can make people vulnerable, especially when they feel pressured to buy fast.<\/p>\n

Farrow said scammers often count on fans waiting until the last minute, hoping for a deal.<\/p>\n

\u201cUsually, people are looking at tickets not months in advance. They\u2019re looking the week before, maybe a day before, and they\u2019re thinking, I\u2019ll time the market right. I\u2019ll get this ticket for a cheap price because it\u2019s right before this must be something willing to sell,\u201d Farrow said.<\/p>\n

Farrow said one place to be especially careful is social media. A screenshot of a barcode is not the same as a ticket, he warned.<\/p>\n

\u201cSocial media is as much good as it brings, it also brings a lot of bad. The bad is you don\u2019t necessarily know who you\u2019re talking to. It\u2019s very easy to set up a profile that looks legitimate, that looks like your neighbor or someone down the street, but it\u2019s not,\u201d Farrow said.<\/p>\n

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Another risk is something commonly known as a \u201cghost ticket.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA ghost ticket, it\u2019s not something that\u2019s going to pop out of your closet or attic and scare you, but the scam is just as scary. A ghost ticket, I am selling you something that I don\u2019t yet own. So, I\u2019m telling you, \u2018I have a seat for X dollars at a certain event.\u2019 I am hoping, because of my skill at predicting markets or whatnot, that I\u2019ll be able to buy that ticket for less than I can sell it to you. But the truth is, no one can predict it! So, when I buy from the team or the arena, yes, I\u2019m paying a higher price, but that\u2019s part of that\u2019s because I know it\u2019s a legitimate ticket,\u201d Farrow said.<\/p>\n

According to LegalShield, one in three consumers have experienced grievances tied to event tickets. To lower your risk, Farrow said start with the official ticketing platform.<\/p>\n

If you are buying resale, use the venue\u2019s official resale partner or an established platform with a buyer guarantee, like StubHub or SeatGeek.<\/p>\n

And pay with a credit card, which can give you dispute rights if the ticket is fake or does not match what was promised, instead of a payment app or wire transfer.<\/p>\n

Another tip: save proof of what you were promised before you buy, including the listing, seat location, price and any included perks. If something goes wrong, that documentation may help with a credit card dispute, a consumer complaint or a conversation with an attorney.<\/p>\n

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