SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Football season is here, and concerts are selling out across San Antonio \u2014 but scammers are counting on that excitement.<\/p>\n
The Better Business Bureau says Texans have already lost $3 million to ticket scams this year, triple the amount lost all of last year.<\/p>\n
Kimberly London learned that lesson firsthand. She bought VIP tickets to what she thought was the Afro Soca Love Festival, gathered a group of friends and headed to Missions Park ready for a good time. What she found was far from it.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was no food. There was no drinks. It was just these few vendors that were out there,\u201d London said. \u201cAnd now more people are coming in. So now people are starting to get together, and they\u2019re trying to, you know, they\u2019re going online or posting on Facebook and on social media, trying to figure out what\u2019s going on.\u201d<\/p>\n
London waited three hours before leaving. She disputed the charge with her bank and got her money back, but said the experience changed how she thinks about buying tickets.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was really disappointed because I was really looking forward to that,\u201d she said. \u201dIt just, based on the videos and things like that, but again, anybody can snatch some videos and put them up and say, this is what the heading is, and this is the good time to be expected.\u201d <\/p>\n
The BBB said buyers should always verify a seller or reseller before purchasing tickets. If you do get scammed, your credit card may be your best defense \u2014 disputes are more likely to succeed with credit card purchases than other payment methods.<\/p>\n
Jason Meza, senior director of communications for BBB, urges buyers to slow down, even when the pressure is on.<\/p>\n
\u201cResist the temptation, the urge to do a last-minute deal because you\u2019re rushed, you\u2019re probably back against the wall, you want these tickets. Take your time, verify,\u201d Meza said.<\/p>\n
London was fortunate to get her money back, but the BBB said many victims never do. Anyone who believes they have been scammed should report it to the BBB and dispute the charge with their bank immediately.<\/p>\n
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