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Race Bib Resale Scams Rise as Popular Races Sell Out
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A single report describes the growing market for reselling race bibs as popular races sell out, with runners turning to social media and online platforms where scams are increasingly common. Montreal runner Leila Mekki Berrada lost $80 to scammers and nearly sent another $50 before her bank blocked the transaction. Montreal organizers reported 20 to 25 scam claims, and the Toronto Marathon's race director heard of six bib-related frauds. Policies differ by race: some permit transfers through official systems such as Race Roster, while others, including the BMO Vancouver Marathon and Bank of America Chicago Marathon, prohibit bib transfers entirely. Because only one report is available, the chronology is limited to this account, and no conflicting figures or claims have yet been reported.
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As popular races sell out, runners are turning to social media and online platforms to buy and sell race bibs, where scams are increasingly common. Montreal runner Leila Mekki Berrada lost $80 to scammers and nearly sent another $50 before her bank blocked the transaction, while Montreal organizers reported 20 to 25 scam claims and Toronto Marathon's race director heard of six bib-related frauds. Some races permit transfers through official systems like Race Roster, but others such as the BMO Vancouver Marathon and Bank of America Chicago Marathon prohibit bib transfers entirely.
Canadian Running Magazine