Arts & Entertainment
Argyle Theatre Warns Residents Of Ticketing Scam
Residents should be aware that an internet search for show tickets at the Argyle Theatre might lead to a fake ticket sales website.
BABYLON, NY - The Argyle Theatre in Babylon is warning residents of a new scam involving tickets to its shows.
Those who look for tickets through internet search engines might be lead to a fake second hand ticketing sales website.
According to a post on Facebook, the theater has received calls from patrons stating that tickets were being sold for over $100, which is more than the price of a typical ticket for a show at the Argyle.
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Patrons are advised to only purchase tickets for Argyle shows from argyletheatre.com and ovationtix.com
"This ticketing scam appears to be affecting not only us, but the entire entertainment industry," a post on the Argyle Facebook page reads. "We strongly urge caution when looking for tickets to not only theatre, but concerts and sporting events as well."
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