Lightning Fans Warned About Ticket Scams

TAMPA, FL — As the Tampa Bay Lightning continue their march toward the Stanley Cup, local law enforcement is warning fans to watch out for ticket scams.

According to the Tampa Police Department, scammers may be out to part loyal fans from their money by passing off bogus tickets to the Eastern Conference Finals as the real deal.

“If you’re taking the risk of buying tickets from a private seller, please use caution,” the agency wrote in an email to media. “To protect yourself, arrange to meet at a police department or public place where there are surveillance cameras. If possible, take a photo of the ticket seller's ID, or take a photo of the tag on their car.”

As of Wednesday morning, the finals match between Tampa Bay and the Pittsburgh Penguins was tied 1-1. The Bolts play on home ice Wednesday, May 18 and again on Friday, May 20. Other games in the series are scheduled for May 22, May 24 and May 26. The May 24 game, if needed, will be played again in Tampa with game seven scheduled for play in Pittsburgh, should the series continue that long.

The winner of the Eastern Conference title will go on to the Stanley Cup Finals. Should the Bolts take the conference title, it will be the team’s second year in a row earning the honor. The Lightning lost the Stanley Cup to Chicago last year.

To check on available seats for the upcoming games, visit the Tampa Bay Lightning online.

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