DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – A concert ticket scam has hit the Lakes Area.
A Detroit Lakes resident indicated they used Venmo to pay a third-party for concert tickets, but the tickets were fake and the Venmo account was also fake.
The resident is now working with Venmo to recoup their losses.
Experts say you can protect yourself from these types of scams by buying tickets from the venue box office or from authorized brokers and third party sellers with verified contact information.
Latest News
Beware of Housing Scam
Minnesotans, be on alert! Scammers have been impersonating Minnesota Housing on Facebook, leading people to apply for fake housing and vouchers. These fraudulent pages used names like "Minnesota Housing Authority" and "Minnesota Housing Development Authority." They directed individuals to links that...
11h ago
Becker County Property Tax Increase
Attention, Becker County residents: If you own rural vacant land or agricultural land-only property, brace yourselves for a tax increase next year. The Minnesota State Board of Equalization has mandated significant hikes in property values to ensure they align with state requirements. Here's what you need to know: - **...
11h ago
Otter Tail County Safe Communities Coalition's "Click it for Coffee" Campaign Success
Otter Tail County recently saw success with the "Click it for Coffee" campaign, part of the National Click It or Ticket enforcement awareness effort from May 20 to June 2. The campaign aimed to boost seat belt usage by offering $1 off orders at two local coffee shops, Nest in Perham and Perk's Coffee and Tea ...
11h ago
Road construction reminder:
A small section of Rossman Ave will be closed June 25-27 while MN Energy works in the area. Give yourself some extra time if that is the way you travel to take the detours.
12h ago
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!