MYRTLE BEACH , S.C. (May 7, 2025) – Thousands of people are looking forward to attending this year’s sold-out Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF). As usual, scammers are taking advantage of the building excitement. This time, they are cashing in with phony tickets. Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Carolinas (BBB) urges consumers to keep these tips in mind when buying from ticket resellers.
How the scam works
Con artists pose as resellers, and it’s hard to tell if a ticket is fake. BBB receives around 150 reports a year about ticket scams related to sporting events, concerts, and more. Several reports on BBB’s Scam Tracker mention issues with buying resale tickets from people on Facebook Marketplace or groups on Facebook. Several consumers report being asked to pay for the tickets via digital wallet app, not receiving the tickets, and being unable to get a refund. Scammers are skilled at providing realistic tickets and fake receipts…