NHL fans warned of scams when buying tickets online
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:53 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
As NHL season approaches, fans face increasing risk from ticket scams. COO of Ticombo, Peter Savovsky, outlines common tactics used by fraudsters, including fake links sent through private messages and pressure sales on social media. Fans are advised to avoid unverified payment methods and to use trusted marketplaces for purchases. Savovsky notes that specific regional fanbases, especially for high-demand games, have become common targets for scammers.
- •Fans face increased risks when purchasing NHL tickets online.
- •Scammers often use mobile links that mimic official team sites.
- •Sales pressure on social media is a common tactic for fraud.
- •Ticombo offers guarantees to protect buyers from fraud.
- •High-demand games attract scammers targeting vulnerable fanbases.
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — NHL Tickets Could Be a Trap: What to Watch For
"NHL tickets, as precious and valuable as they are, can be the target of scammers and fraudsters, with fans needing to be careful. The post NHL Tickets Could Be a Trap: What to Watch For appeared first on HEAVY.
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