Fan loses $1,000 to Stanley Cup ticket scam on Facebook
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
A Carolina Hurricanes fan lost $1,000 to a ticket scam after purchasing through a Facebook group. Rebecca Cornwell believed she was dealing with a verified seller who was an administrator in the group, which included warnings about scams. After transferring the money based on instructions, Cornwell never received the tickets. Other fans have reported similar experiences, highlighting ongoing issues with online ticket sales. Consumer advocates suggest fans use official ticket sellers to avoid such scams.
- •Rebecca Cornwell lost $1,000 in a ticket scam.
- •The transaction occurred in a Carolina Hurricanes resale Facebook group.
- •Cornwell thought she was dealing with a verified seller.
- •She did not receive the tickets after payment was made.
- •Consumer advocates recommend buying from official sellers.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Fan loses $1,000 in Stanley Cup Final ticket scam after buying through Facebook group
"A day after ABC11 Troubleshooter warned Carolina Hurricanes fans about ticket scams some reached out to say, they had already lost money.
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