Fake ticket scams spike every time a major sporting event comes to South Florida, and the College Football Championship is no exception. With fans flooding Miami and Fort Lauderdale, scammers know excitement runs high and caution often runs low.
A Florida resident gets a message from a friend of a friend claiming to have extra championship tickets. The price looks fair. The seat images look real. Payment is requested quickly “before someone else grabs them.” Minutes later, the money is gone and the tickets never arrive.
Why Championship Events Attract Ticket Scammers
Big games create urgency, competition, and emotional decisions. As a result, scammers take advantage of resale posts, social media messages, fake ticket sites, and cloned payment pages. Many scams appear local, making them feel more trustworthy.
In addition, some fake ticket scams target businesses directly. Employees may use work devices to purchase tickets, exposing company payment methods or login credentials in the process.
Warning Signs Florida Residents Should Watch For
Red flags include requests for payment through Zelle, Venmo, gift cards, or cryptocurrency, refusal to meet in person, and links to unofficial ticket portals. Scammers also pressure buyers to act fast to avoid “losing the deal.”
How Fake Ticket Scams Impact Businesses
When business accounts or devices are used, fraud can escalate quickly. Payment theft, account takeover, and chargebacks can affect both finances and operations. Over time, repeated incidents increase risk and liability.
How DMT IT & Cybersecurity Solutions Helps
DMT IT & Cybersecurity Solutions helps South Florida businesses reduce exposure to event-related scams through secure payment controls, endpoint protection, and user awareness. In addition, layered security helps ensure one mistake does not become a major breach.
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