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Attorney General Raoul Urges Illinois Residents To Be Alert For Ticket Scams

1 year 3 months ago
CHICAGO - As tickets for spring and summer tours, festivals and sporting events begin to go on sale, Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued guidance to help residents avoid common ticket scams. Raoul cautioned that buying tickets from a third-party vendor or private party increases the risk of fraud and often the total cost. Raoul also warned residents to avoid paying for tickets with anything other than a credit card, if possible, which offers additional protections should a sale be fraudulent. “The proliferation of smart phones and online marketplaces have fundamentally changed the way many tickets are purchased for concerts, sports and other entertainment events,” Raoul said. “While the emergence of smart technology has simplified our lives, bad actors use that same technology to take advantage of consumers. I encourage all Illinoisans to be vigilant when purchasing tickets to avoid falling victim to scammers.” Raoul encouraged individuals to consider the

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Dick Gregory addressed social tension with comedy

1 year 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Dick Gregory used comedy to address racial tensions in the 1950s and 60s, becoming a pioneer in social satire. Gregory's journey into activism began at Sumner High School, where he led a march protesting segregated schools. His involvement in the civil rights movement continued as he participated in the 1963 Birmingham demonstration [...]
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