This week on The Perfect Scam.

The National Football League reached out to the New York City Police Department and said,

we have a problem.

There appears that there's an individual that is praying on fans of the NFL.

When these individuals try and go buy tickets, it seems too good to be true.

They're spending a significant amount of money on incredible seats.

And when these individuals get to the game, the tickets never come.

Welcome back to The Perfect Scam.

I'm your host, Bob Sullivan.

There's nothing like sports to bring old friends together for to give you and your family a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

But when there's a really big game and emotions run high, well, things can go sideways.

And I'm not talking about friendly rivalries here. I'm talking about scams,

of course. When you're looking for that once in a lifetime experience, you certainly don't

want that experience to be a crime. But high demand sports and entertainment events bring

out criminals in mass. Well, it's a minefield out there. So today we have two stories about ticket scams for you.

In a moment, we'll talk to a New York police detective who chases down a massive ticket scam

after the NFL comes looking for help. Wait until you hear what the criminals spent the money on.

But first, we meet a woman who is planning an amazing doubleheader Philadelphia sports weekend with an old friend

to see the Phillies play in the baseball playoffs on a Tuesday, and her beloved Eagles play, the Broncos, the night before.

And if you know anything about Philly fans.

Okay, my name is Hilary Roth.

I am mid-60s, divorced, female, two boys, while they're grown, they're men.

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