UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) is alerting all Nittany Lion football fans to the rise in online ticket scams.
Most of these scams are carried out through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X and GroupMe. Offenders typically create fake accounts to advertise tickets that are not actually available, often posting misleading photos and requesting payment through online platforms like Venmo or Zelle, rather than verified bank or credit card transactions.
Once payment is made, scammers typically delete their account, leaving victims unable to recover their money.
To avoid football tick...