With Cincinnati Bengals games being featured on prime time networks this season, ticket scalpers and scam operators have the opportunity to prey on fans seeking tickets for Bengals games.  The Cincinnati Police Department advises persons who plan to purchase tickets from street vendors to be sure they are dealing with licensed vendors.  In the City of Cincinnati, licensed vendors must display the city-issued license which is printed on pink paper and clearly shows its expiration date.  Ticket buyers should ask to see the vendor’s license and note the vendor’s name, license number and expiration date.  This information can be helpful in tracking down any problems if the purchased tickets turn out to be invalid or counterfeit. 

Doing business with a non-licensed vendor puts the purchaser at risk for buying counterfeit or invalid tickets.  Discovering the identity of those selling counterfeit tickets will assist the Police Department in the prosecution of these individuals.

The Cincinnati Bengals ticket office can be reached at 513-621-8383.  Anyone with information on individuals involved in the illegal reproduction of tickets is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.  Callers can remain anonymous and may be compensated for their information.