Avoid fraud when buying and selling tickets on KSL Classifieds

Don’t let theft be the star of the show. Save the spotlight for T-Swift or Beyoncé. Leave the games to the Utah Jazz. When browsing KSL Classifieds for any type of ticket, here are some helpful tips to avoid encountering fraud. 

Unrealistic offers

While we love some flair and panache while watching our favorite performers on stage, that type of presentation from a seller can be a red flag. Tickets that are usually around $300 going for $30, acting urgent and insisting you buy tickets by 3:00 p.m. or else? The offer might be too good to be true.

Verify the seller

Surprise, surprise, it turns out user GiveMeYourMoneyImmediately with a two-day-old account doesn’t actually have any tickets to sell. Before you make a payment, always check a seller’s account to see how long they’ve been a KSL Classifieds member and if they have listed items in the past. Account holders of more than two years will have a Member Badge showing how long they’ve been around.

You can also feel more confident when the seller has a Verified Profile. This means they’ve had their identity validated, so you know you’re dealing with a real person. They may also have a Profile video, which appears on the “More Ads From This Seller” page, where they introduce themselves.

A seller’s phone number will only be visible as a contact option if your phone number has been verified. Without a verified number, you can safely contact the seller using Messages, our internal communication platform only available to KSL account holders.

If the seller has sold tickets on KSL Classifieds in the past — or any item — they may have ratings and reviews left from other buyers. Be sure to read them to see if others had any issues with the seller.

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Spot fake tickets

Sometimes fraudulent sellers make it embarrassingly easy to spot fakes. Are the tickets listed for a concert in 2003? Did they list a venue that’s in Iceland? Did they claim the tickets would be mailed to you when the venue is only accepting digital QR codes? Nice try, GiveMeYourMoneyImmediately.

Valid payments

Watch out for generally weird payment requests. Sellers shouldn’t be asking for your bank accounts, routing numbers, your IRA, gold bricks, etc. Payment requests are common over PayPal, CashApp and Venmo, but always be cautious.

We’re here to help

If something seems off, you’re unsure about a seller or otherwise not confident about making a Tickets transaction, our Support Team at support@ksl.com is happy to help. We can’t guarantee anything, but they’ll be happy to check for fraudulent sellers and any other red flags. 

Ready to sell some tickets or looking for front-row seats to a show you just can’t miss? Head to KSL Classifieds Tickets for the best seats in the house.