# Scam Interception: NYPD Detective Tackles NFL Ticket Fraud

An episode of [The Perfect Scam](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1362050907), 5 Dec 2025, 53 min.

Audio: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/perfectscam/tps_s22_ep242_ticket_scams_final_mix.mp3?dest-id=684119

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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