azfamily.com (09/11/25)

Last week, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes urged the public to be careful when buying tickets to high-profile events, as scammers have gotten increasingly aggressive as of late in trying to take advantage of fans. She comments, "With most tickets sold digitally these days, it's even more important when making purchases to verify that you're buying from an authorized vendor." This month, event organizers have announced such major events as Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball tour and the 2026 Innings Festival coming to the Phoenix metropolitan area. In terms of what the public should watch out for, Mayes' office advises: one, purchase tickets only from trusted vendors; two, never pay for tickets with cash, a wire transfer, gift cards, money transfer apps like Venmo or a pre-paid money transfers; three, instead, use a credit card so the charge can be disputed if there's an issue; and, finally, look for and read the seller's refund policy.

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