SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is putting out a warning after discovering some people are selling counterfeit parking passes for the Indianapolis 500 online.
Police are investigating the crime and leaders at the track want to make sure fans don't get scammed.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) is warning fans about fake parking passes for the Indy 500. Hundreds of fake parking passes were sold online last year and the problem has returned.
At the gates of the track, IMS has taken away more than a dozen fake parking passes, turning away fans who unknowingly purchased them. To avoid buying used or counterfeit tickets and parking passes, IMS recommends that fans only purchase from authorized sources.
It’s also important to note that all parking is sold out inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500. Fans should be aware of scammers selling fake tickets and parking passes, as they will not be accepted at the gate.
In addition to purchasing from authorized sources, fans should also be wary of buying tickets or parking passes secondhand. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway wants to ensure that everyone attending the Indy 500 has a safe and enjoyable experience. By being aware of potential scams and only purchasing from trusted sources, fans can help make sure that happens.
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