With the Big Game this weekend, Kansas Deputy Attorney General Fran Oleen warns against purchasing counterfeit Super Bowl merchandise.

 Oleen says Chiefs fans should keep up their guard against scammers selling fake merchandise or bogus tickets, looking to make a quick buck off the team’s success. Oleen suggests purchasing tickets through a verified source, like guaranteed tickets and travel packages through the Kansas City Chiefs’ official website. The NFL uses TicketMaster, whose authenticity of the tickets sold is guaranteed. The NFL also provides an official ticket resale marketplace called the NFL Ticket Exchange, also provided through TicketMaster.

 Be wary of purchasing tickets from Craigslist, eBay or other similar person-to-person marketplace or auction sites. Also, check for officially licensed NFL products bearing the league’s shield on the tag.

 If you believe you've fallen victim to a Super Bowl-related scam, please contact your local law enforcement, or call the Kansas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at (800) 432-2310. Complaints may also be filed online at www.InYourCornerKansas.org.