Don't get scammed: Quick tips before purchasing NCAA Final Four tickets

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers are back in the national semifinals of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, and tickets are going to be a hot commodity. But that also comes with warning.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) asks for fans to buy tickets from businesses or people they know and trust.

"Demand for Final Four tickets is huge, and scammers know fans are willing to pay anything for a ticket. If you're buying from a re-seller, make sure policies on refunds or cancellations are clearly stated and are acceptable to you," said Sandy Chalmers, DATCP Assistant Deputy Secretary.

Fraudulent ticket offers often appear on websites like Craiglist and in other classified advertisements. Avoid any too-good-to-be-true offers and any requests for you to pay by wire transfer or pre-paid debit card.

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

Try to deal with "official" sources for tickets. The NCAA advises fans to purchase tickets directly from:

or Ticket offices of schools participating in the championships

And with all that...On Wisconsin!