ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills are always a hot ticket, but the price you pay to get into Highmark Stadium to enjoy a game should not be your only concern.
The Erie County Sheriff's Office issued a warning on Wednesday to people who are interested in buying Bills tickets on the secondary market.
"As we get closer to the end of the regular season, scammers will unfortunately be looking to take advantage of Bills fans’ excitement and anticipation for a Super Bowl run," Erie County Sheriff John Garcia said in a statement. "Buyers should be vigilant as they search for tickets and use common sense. If the deal seems too good to be true, it likely is."
Law enforcement officials urge fans to stick with verified ticket websites, such as Ticketmaster and SeatGeek, when it comes time to make a purchase.
Sgt. Jeremy Lehning of the Erie County Sheriff's Office talked with 2 On Your Side about some warning signs.
"The scam itself tries to distract you with a scenario like, 'I just had a death in the family. I have to leave town. I have to dump my tickets,' so they're tugging at your heartstrings a little bit. They're trying to get you to buy into the scam," Lehning said.
"And potentially, what ends up happening is people make an irrational decision, and they spend say $500 or $600 on tickets that don't exist."
Pay attention to the terms provided by a reseller, to make sure you're eligible for a refund. Use a credit card when making the transaction, and in general, be alert.
If you have any questions about Bills tickets, you can contact the team’s ticket office at 877-228-4257.