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Kitchener resident scammed out of $700 for Toronto Raptors tickets, police say

If you're hoping to snag a ticket to a Toronto Raptors championship game, be careful where you buy from, Waterloo regional police say.

Buyer did not receive tickets after sending money to seller online

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, left, controls the ball under pressure from Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals in Toronto on Saturday. (Nathan Denette/Canadian Press)

If you're hoping to snag a ticket to a Toronto Raptors championship game, be carefulwhere you buy from, police warn.

Waterloo regional police say they received a report of fraud from a Kitchener resident who tried to purchase tickets online through a buy/sell website.

Police say the victim sent $700 to the seller on May 23but did not receive the tickets in return. The victim later reported the scam to police after repeatedly trying to contact the seller.

Police saythere have been several similar reports related to sporting events and concerts.

Police services in other parts of the province, including Peel Region, have also put out similar warningsrelated to Toronto Raptors tickets.

Waterloo regional police arereminding people to buy tickets from a reputable commercial website or the official site of the entertainment, to be wary of prices that seem too good to be true and to be careful of in-person sales as thetickets could be fake.