India, March 29 -- As the IPL fever grips cricket fans, the rush to secure match tickets has led to a rise in scams, with fraudsters taking advantage of desperate buyers. Many fans eager to witness their favorite cricketing stars in action are falling prey to online ticket frauds, losing their hard-earned money in the process.

In a recent case, a woman from Bengaluru, who traveled to Chennai to watch the RCB vs CSK match at the Chepauk Stadium, found herself cheated by an online scammer. Cricket analyst Karthik Kannan highlighted the incident on his X account, sharing a video where the victim detailed her experience. Along with six others, she was left stranded outside the stadium after being duped with fake tickets.

Recounting the orde...