Their tickets were not scanning, and officials informed them that they were counterfeit. More than 100 fans fell victim to the scam, having unknowingly purchased fake tickets from black market sellers ...

So, what's the deal here? Let's break down these tricky fake tickets and how to fight back when you're wrongly in the crosshairs. First things first, not all "tickets" are created equal.

The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket – whether for a comedy show, a concert, a circus, or a Cubs baseball game – should watch out for fake ticket scams.