As the adrenaline of Indy 500 approaches, Attorney General Todd Rokita puts the brakes on excitement to caution fans. The fast-paced thrills of race day are matched only by the swift schemes of scammers preying on attendees. In a recent warning, Rokita highlighted the pitfalls that unsuspecting ticket buyers may face, according to a statement obtained by the Attorney General.
With counterfeit passes that look nearly the real deal, fans could find themselves on the wrong side of the track – barred entry at the gates after falling for fakes. Rokita reminds race-goers that deals excessively sweet might be sour in truth. Purchasing directly from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) is the safest route, and fans should distinguish between a legit ticket broker and unlicensed sellers – or worse, outright scammers.
In tips shared with the public, Rokita encourages vigilance in all stages of planning. "Know the refund policy," he stresses, emphasizing the importance of clarity on transaction terms. Ticket holders are advised to lean on credit card payments for their built-in protection, and to confirm hotel reservations — not merely through a breezy online exchange, but with direct communication with the venue. The Attorney General also stressed the checking of reviews for accommodations and being alert to too-good-to-be-true pricing or suspicious websites.
Fans are cautioned to secure email confirmations for all their bookings. Furthermore, Rokita warns against the dangers of QR codes and online accounts lacking multi-factor authentication, which can be chinks in a fan’s digital armor against scams. Beware, the Indy 500 may be fast and furious, but so are the scammers racing to take advantage of unprepared spectators
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