Scam Interception: NYPD Detective Tackles NFL Ticket Fraud

Hilarie, a dedicated Philadelphia sports fan, plans a weekend doubleheader to attend both a Phillies and an Eagles game with a friend. After successfully purchasing Phillies tickets through a Facebook resale group, she uses the same method for Eagles tickets—only to discover the promised tickets never arrive. Meanwhile, the NFL notices a rise in ticket fraud and seeks assistance from the NYPD. Detective Mike McCaffrey identifies the culprit, Nikhil Mahtani, who has defrauded sports fans and stolen thousands of dollars in a massive, multi-state ticket scam spanning five years.

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Scam Interception: NYPD Detective Tackles NFL Ticket Fraud is an episode from The Perfect Scam by AARP.

This episode is 52:41 long.

This episode was published on Dec 5, 2025.

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