Independent venues ask US attorneys general to combat fake ticket websites

US venue organisation NIVA has found thousands of misleading websites and URLS which are used by touts to trick consumers into thinking they are buying tickets from official sellers rather than unoffi

The US venue organization NIVA is calling on state attorneys general to address the proliferation of misleading websites used by ticket touts. These sites deceive consumers into believing they are purchasing tickets from official sources, rather than unofficial resellers.

NIVA has identified thousands of such deceptive websites and URLs. The organization seeks intervention from legal authorities to crack down on these fraudulent practices and protect consumers from being misled when buying event tickets.