🚨 Beware of Super Bowl Scams & Scammers!
Scammers are getting smarter, and fake Super Bowl ticket & hotel booking scams are on the rise. Stay informed and avoid falling victim to fraud.
Reported Scams
- 📌 (Kyle Kinnett) Sport Events, LLC - Indianapolis, IN
- 📌 (Wendell Southerland) Ticket Broker Scam - Democratic Convention Hotels
🏨 Fake Super Bowl Hotel Websites
Fraudsters create fake hotel booking sites that look legitimate. Always book through a **trusted** travel provider.
- ✔️ Research the company – has it been in business **10+ years**?
- ✔️ Check for **bad reviews & complaints**.
- ✔️ Ensure the website starts with **"https://"** for security.
- ✔️ Look for a **physical address & contact number**.
- ✔️ Verify with the hotel directly before booking.
Did you know? 23% of travelers report being misled by third-party travel resellers, with hidden fees and lost reservations.
🔎 How to Spot FAKE Super Bowl Tickets & Scammers
- ❌ They **only accept Western Union or MoneyGram** payments.
- ❌ They **refuse to accept PayPal or credit cards**.
- ❌ They **avoid in-person exchanges**.
- ❌ They have **suspiciously few Facebook friends or hide their profile**.
- ❌ They won’t show a **live video of the tickets**.
- ❌ They refuse to use a **webcam or live call** to verify tickets.
- ❌ They have **too many excuses** and **inconsistent stories**.
