As Hoosiers and tourists prepare for the Indy 500, Attorney General Todd Rokita is waving the caution flag.

Rokita’s office offers tips Hoosiers can keep in mind when seeking deals on tickets:

Remember that if deals sound too good to be true, they usually are.

Purchase items directly from IMS whenever possible.

Consider your source — know the difference between a professional ticket broker (a legitimate and accredited reseller), a ticket scalper (an unregulated and unlicensed ticket seller), and a scammer selling scam tickets.

Know the refund policy — purchase tickets from a ticket reseller that provides clear details about the terms of the transaction.

Use protected payment methods — always use a credit card to have some recourse if the tickets are not as promised.

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