As the Crimson Tide football team prepares to enter conference play, UA students looking to buy tickets are encouraged to be vigilant against scams.
How to Avoid Getting Scammed
- Purchase tickets only from trusted sources. Ensure you know the seller personally or can verify their credibility.
- Avoid buying tickets from GroupMe or social media sites like Snapchat: Scammers can easily pose as UA students on these platforms.
- Use reputable ticket resellers: UA Athletics recommends using SeatGeek for ticket purchases.
- Avoid untraceable payment methods: Do not use Venmo, CashApp, or other untraceable sources. Once the money is sent, you can’t get it back.
- Offer to exchange tickets at UAPD: Even for online transactions, meeting at the police department can help ensure the transaction is legitimate.
If You Fall for a Ticket Scam
- Contact UAPD: If you lose money to a ticket scam, call UAPD at 205-348-5454.
- Report fraudulent postings: Follow the platform’s guidelines to report impersonators on GroupMe or other social media sites.
Don’t have a ticket to a game that you want to attend? Put yourself on the waitlist for a donated ticket by using MyTickets.