Overview

• On July 29 the BBB alerted fans to a sharp increase in deceptive emails, phony wait-list sites and counterfeit ticket offers
• Fake QR codes and duplicated electronic tickets often result in buyers being turned away at the gate and losing hundreds to thousands of dollars
• Fraudsters have extended their schemes to bogus hotel bookings and vacation rentals around Grant Park
• Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist remain prime platforms for fraudulent ticket listings that prey on urgency and emotion
• The BBB recommends purchasing only through the official box office or festival website; confirming “https” security; and using credit cards to retain fraud protection