Minneapolis Police Warn About Fake Final Four Tickets

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Police Departments wants to warn fans who may be purchasing tickets and merchandise for this week’s events to be cautious about the item’s authenticity.

The MPD says it's investigating potentially fraudulent ads online that offer to sell tickets to Final Four games.

The public should be aware authentic NCAA tickets can be either paper or from an APP. Half the tickets are made of heavy stock paper, and half will be digital tickets through an APP called "Flash Seats."

The QR code in the Flash Seats digital ticket changes every 60-90 seconds, meaning that it is impossible to scan in a ticket that gets transferred from a screenshot on a phone, according to a news release.

The MPD is also investigating reports of counterfeit merchandise being sold. Buyers should look for a NCAA hologram on the clothing tags to ensure the items are authentic.

If you believe that you have purchased tickets or merchandise that are counterfeit you are encouraged to call 911.