Seeking second-hand tickets for Packers vs. Bears Thanksgiving Day game? Be cautious

MADISON -- With the rival Bears next on the schedule, some Packers fans may be scrambling to secure last-minute tickets to the Thanksgiving Day game.

But use caution in your search – the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has received reports of online ticket scams for other games this year, and the combination of a rivalry game being held on a holiday could drive con artists to post even more fake ticket listings.

“Any time the Bears come to town there is big demand for tickets, and scammers know that this creates an opportunity to rip off unsuspecting fans,” said Frank Frassetto, Division Administrator for Trade and Consumer Protection. “Buy tickets in person from businesses or people that you know and trust and be skeptical of too-good-to-be-true deals or requests to pay by wire transfer or pre-paid debit card.”

DATCP recently received two similar ticket fraud complaints involving Craigslist postings for the Rams and Lions games. One of the complainants paid $500 for tickets but received nothing in return. She was given step-by-step instructions by the seller on how to make the payment:


    DATCP offers these tips to avoid becoming a victim of ticket fraud:


      For additional information, visit the Consumer Protection Bureau at http://datcp.wisconsin.gov, send an e-mail to  or call the Consumer Information Hotline at 1-800-422-7128.