07/04/11…….Ticket Scams warning from the CAB

MANY of us now buy tickets on the internet for all kinds of events but it is important to be aware of certain issues before making an online purchase and to be confident the site is genuine. Researching the website that you are thinking of purchasing from can help determine its credibility.

For example it is imperative that every website has a full street address and a UK landline number, so this is definitely worth checking. If you are still in doubt, don?t be afraid to ask lots of questions before you make your purchase. You could ask:

When will the ticket be dispatched and how will you be notified? You should also find out what the company?s policy on refunds is.

When paying for tickets online, always pay by credit card. Under the Consumer Credit Act, your card issuer is jointly liable for the failure to provide goods or services if the cash price of a single ticket is over