New York – The New York Attorney General, Letitia James, has issued a consumer alert warning residents about fake tickets for the concerts of Puerto Rican musician Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny.
Bad Bunny, a popular figure in New York and worldwide, is currently performing in San Juan until September 14, 2025. The AG’s office has received complaints from New Yorkers who purchased tickets for the concert but were denied entry upon arrival because their tickets were deemed invalid. General James urges New Yorkers to contact her office if they bought fake or invalid tickets, submitting a complaint online.
‘Bad Bunny is a musical icon in New York, and scammers are exploiting his popularity to sell counterfeit concert tickets,’ said AG James. ‘People have paid thousands of dollars to travel to Puerto Rico to see Bad Bunny perform, only to be turned away at the door because their tickets were fake. Too often, scammers take advantage of major events to defraud people and steal their hard-earned money, and I urge New Yorkers to be careful when purchasing concert tickets for Bad Bunny’s shows.’
The Attorney General’s Office (OAG) offered the following tips to help New Yorkers avoid ticket scams:
1. Verify if there is an official and verified source for buying and reselling tickets for the venue, artist, or event.
2. If purchasing from a secondary market, only do so through a reputable ticket resale platform that guarantees a refund in case of any issues.
3. Avoid paying with cash, bank transfers, or pre-paid transfers. Paying by credit card or PayPal may allow for a chargeback if the tickets are found to be fake.
4. Be wary of aggressive sales tactics and ticket prices that seem too good to be true. Ask sellers to verify the authenticity of the tickets and request proof of purchase.
5. Check the reputation of online intermediaries through the Better Business Bureau and consumer complaint websites before purchasing from them.
Beware of tickets printed at home, which may look authentic but could still be counterfeit. Scammers can sell the same ticket to multiple buyers based on the barcode, allowing only the first buyer who arrives at the event entry. Counterfeiters can also print and reproduce barcodes: you might gain entrance to the concert venue, per
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: NY AG
- Category: Public Corruption|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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