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MLB Warns Fans of Ticket Scam, Urges Password Changes

9/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Major League Baseball (MLB) faces a new ticket scam after fans report stolen Ballpark app tickets.
Scammers access accounts using credentials from other websites and resell tickets on SeatGeek and StubHub.
MLB confirms no breach in its systems, but fans arrive at games with invalid tickets.
The league urges fans to change passwords and monitor Ballpark app for ticket status.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 Target data breach, which compromised 40 million credit and debit card accounts, exposed significant weaknesses in digital security. In response, organizations like Major League Baseball (MLB) have intensified efforts to safeguard user data. The recent ticket scam, where scammers accessed accounts to resell tickets, highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges, prompting MLB to advocate for stronger password protections.

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Story summary

Major League Baseball (MLB) faces a new ticket scam after fans report stolen Ballpark app tickets.
Scammers access accounts using credentials from other websites and resell tickets on SeatGeek and StubHub.
MLB confirms no breach in its systems, but fans arrive at games with invalid tickets.
The league urges fans to change passwords and monitor Ballpark app for ticket status.

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