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Buying tickets online has become a “rigged game,” says consumer group
Chances are you’ve bought tickets to a concert or sporting event online and see the ticket price and say “I can swing that!” Then when it comes time to pay, the price is almost double after taxes, hidden fees, etc. National Consumer League feels buying tickets online is a rigged game.
John Breyault, the Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud for the National Consumers League, joins Show Me Today to discuss how the league is working to make all charges and fees upfront so the consumer knows the true cost of the ticket.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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By The Varsity Podcast NetworkChances are you’ve bought tickets to a concert or sporting event online and see the ticket price and say “I can swing that!” Then when it comes time to pay, the price is almost double after taxes, hidden fees, etc. National Consumer League feels buying tickets online is a rigged game.
John Breyault, the Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud for the National Consumers League, joins Show Me Today to discuss how the league is working to make all charges and fees upfront so the consumer knows the true cost of the ticket.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.