‘The Odyssey’ IMAX 70mm screenings in NYC are a Trojan horse for ticket scalpers - Gothamist
High demand for IMAX 70mm screenings of 'The Odyssey' in New York City has led to a surge in ticket scalping and online scams. Fans are losing money to fraudulent sellers while attempting to secure seats for the exclusive cinematic experience.
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It highlights the intersection of high-end cultural demand and the vulnerability of consumers to digital fraud in the secondary ticket market.
Getting a ticket to see the hottest movie of the summer in the IMAX theater in Lincoln Square is its own perilous “Odyssey” featuring the siren song of scammers and scalpers.
The article is a consumer-focused report on local events and criminal activity without political bias.
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