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Atlanta Hawks Warn Fans To Buy Tickets From Verified Marketplaces

Atlanta Hawks officials urged fans Thursday to beware of counterfeit tickets. There are five games left in February.

ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta Hawks officials are warning fans to be careful when buying game tickets. According to the Hawks, more people have been attempting to get in with counterfeit tickets. They are urging fans to only purchase their tickets from verified marketplaces such as Hawks.com, Ticketmaster.com and the Ticketmaster app.

Upcoming games include:
Thursday against Miami
Saturday, Feb. 22 against Dallas
Wednesday, Feb. 26 against Orlando
Friday, Feb. 28 against Brooklyn
Saturday, Feb. 29 against Portland

Fans who want to attend Hawks games at State Farm Arena are encouraged to purchase tickets directly from the team by visiting Hawks.com, calling 866.715.1500 or at the State Farm Arena Box Office.

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In 2019, just days before the Super Bowl in Atlanta, federal law officials stopped a major ticket counterfeit operation, reports WSB. More than 15 people were arrested and charged.

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