KC experts warn about Super Bowl scams ahead of the big game [Video]

Super Bowls and scammers are often synonymous. It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of merchandise, betting, tickets or last-minute trips. Scammers know that. They want to catch you in a moment of weakness. The Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker has received dozens of complaints around big games for people getting ripped off. For betting, scammers will get you to place a bet online, then make up excuses when you go to redeem money.Some scammers will want you to deposit more money to get your winnings. The BBB warns against falling for it.Scam websites also often have a letter misspelled in the domain name and redirect you to a false site to capture your information. “If you are looking to have a quick payout, my understanding is, there really is no such thing as that,” said Josh Planos, vice president of marketing, communications and public relations for the …