{"id":13989,"date":"2021-10-26T09:48:52","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T16:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=13989"},"modified":"2026-01-21T15:40:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:40:01","slug":"how-to-avoid-buying-fake-tickets-to-the-world-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-avoid-buying-fake-tickets-to-the-world-series\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Buying Fake Tickets to The World Series 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world series<\/span> is just around the corner. The <\/span>Atlanta Braves <\/span>broke their 23-year drought and on October 26\u00a0 they are headed to the biggest stage in <\/span>baseball<\/span>. While you might want to see what’s sure to be an action-packed slug feast in person, here are just a few<\/span> ticket scams<\/span> you should be on the lookout for.<\/span><\/p>\n

How To Tell If Your TIckets To The World Series Are Real<\/h2>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/GettyImages-1348349476.jpeg” panorama=”off” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Do People Really Make Fake Baseball Tickets?<\/h2>\n

Despite the <\/span>Atlanta Braves schedule<\/span><\/a> being one of the most difficult in the league, they rose to the occasion and beat the odds against the <\/span>LA Dodgers <\/span>who have been<\/span> world series favorites <\/span>all season. Led by their superstar first basemen Freddie Friedman, The Braves are now headed to their very first world series in 23 years against the <\/span>Houston Astros<\/span>, who are coming off of a year full of controversy over the 2020 <\/span>sign-stealing scandal<\/span>. The Braves once again enter as the betting underdogs against the Astros in this highly anticipated matchup, and as thousands of die-hard fans flock to get their tickets to see this historical game, many <\/span>scammers<\/span> have their eyes set on making a quick buck.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ticket scams are nothing new<\/a>. In fact, it is estimated that 12% of people who buy concert tickets end up ordering complete fakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These fake ticket sales tend to happen on shady websites that claim to be ticket resellers or sometimes, scammers will sell fake tickets in front of the stadium. In 2019, two men were arrested in front of National Park during the 2019 World Series<\/a>. These two men were selling fake tickets for $400 each, and the victims of these scams had no idea they were being tricked until they were turned away at the gate of the stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scams like these are reasons to be cautious when buying tickets on the resell market, but worse, these scams have become more sophisticated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/astros-yordan-alvarez-221021.webp” panorama=”off” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

How much do tickets to the world series cost?<\/b><\/h2>\n

It is important to understand that scammers know how badly you want these tickets, they will use tricks to get you to act fast. One of these tricks is listing the fake ticket at a very cheap price. How likely are you to pass up on a ticket to the world series that’s way less than the asking price of most sellers? Not likely. This is why it is important to know how to tell the difference between a great deal and a clever trap.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

It is important to know that tickets to the world series vary in price based on seating and which game it is in the series. Tickets to the opening game of the world series will cost you anywhere from $500 – $2,000, and tickets to game 7 (if there is a game 7) I\u2019ll cost anywhere between $780 – $7,000. If you find tickets outside of this price range, it\u2019s time to be suspicious.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ticket-sales-810×476-1.jpeg” panorama=”off” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n\n

Where to By Tickets To The World Series<\/b><\/h2>\n

The reputation of the ticket seller is important. When you\u2019re looking to buy a ticket, look at the seller\u2019s reviews. A simple Google search of \u201cis \u2018so and so\u2019\u00a0 legit\u201d is a surprisingly effective method in uncovering the truth about a shady ticket reseller.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n

How do You Transfer Your MLB Tickets<\/b><\/h2>\n

Lastly, Scammers will often create a sense of urgency by crafting a fake story to explain why they need to sell these tickets so fast. If you just give them the cash they\u2019ll transfer it. They make these fake Baseball tickets look real but It is absolutely crucial to know that tickets can only be transferred through the MLB BallPark App. If someone tells you they will transfer these tickets to you any other way, it\u2019s time to be suspicious.<\/span><\/p>\n\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/washington-nationals-watch-party-world-series-celebration.jpeg” panorama=”off” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

The World Series And The Pandemic<\/b><\/h2>\n

These scammers <\/span>make Fake baseball tickets<\/span> to sell online to unsuspecting fans to trick them out of their hard-earned money and crush their dreams of seeing these games live. The 2021 world series is becoming even more of a large occasion due to the social distancing restrictions being lifted. Sports fans from around the world have been waiting to see baseball games live and in person. The increased urgency to get their hands on tickets to this game may make it harder for fans to recognize a fake ticket.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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