Other Tourist Scams in Boston, USA
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Boston — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 2, 2026
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How it works
Boston is home to the Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, and Patriots, making it a prime market for counterfeit and fraudulently duplicated tickets. Scalpers outside Fenway Park and TD Garden sell fake or already-used tickets. Digital ticket duplicates via Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist are increasingly common.
How it works
The Boston subway (MBTA), particularly the Green and Red lines during peak tourist hours, is a known pickpocketing hotspot. Teams operate with one person creating a distraction while a confederate lifts wallets, phones, or bags. This peaks during Red Sox game days at Kenmore Station.
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11 total warnings across all categories