What is the "Fake Spring Break Event Ticket Websites" scam in Panama City Beach?

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Unofficial websites and social media accounts sell tickets to beach parties, foam parties, and "official Spring Break events" at Panama City Beach venues. Payment is collected via Venmo, Cash App, or credit card, and either no tickets arrive or the tickets are rejected at the venue because they are counterfeit. The scam is amplified on Instagram and TikTok, where promotional accounts with large follower counts advertise events that do not exist or are much smaller than represented. Buy event tickets only through the venue's official website or at the box office. Major PCB venues — Spinnaker Beach Club, Club La Vela, and Sharky's — sell tickets through their own verified sites. Be skeptical of tickets sold via direct message on social media, even from accounts that appear legitimate. Paying via credit card (not Venmo or Cash App) at least gives you a chargeback option if tickets are invalid.

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Fake Spring Break Event Ticket Websites

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