GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - March Madness brings out more than just the excitement of basketball - it also brings out scammers.
Consumer Reports has warned that there is a surge of phishing emails and internet scams as the tournament heats up.
Analysts say to be award of online ticket scams and to only purchase from the venue whenever possible. When you are shopping online always make sure that you are using a secure website. Make sure that the site begins with "HTTPS." If there's no 's' there's not guarantee that it is a secure site.
Be cautious of live streaming scams that offer to stream games for free. Instead stick with streaming sites you know and trust.
Avoid third-party app sites and experts say always think twice before clicking a link and entering personal information.
There are more than 200 streaming services on the market and American consumers spend a total of $2 billion dollars a month on subscriptions.