Five still at-large in counterfeit ticketing scheme
Five Chicago men remain at large after being charged in February for their part in a massive counterfeit ticketing ring.
Now the FBI is seeking the public's help in arresting the five men.
Federal authorities said 11 of the men's cohorts have been nabbed since the scheme was uncovered.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office announced the felony forgery charges against the 16 men two months ago, saying they had bilked scores of victims out of thousands of dollars by selling fake tickets to sporting events and concerts at venues like Allstate Arena in Rosemont, United Center and Soldier Field.
The five men - Joseph McKnight, Rodney Pole, Marcus Moore, Rashawn Mays and Lamont Flowers - range in age from 19 to 30, according to the FBI. Authorities said the men would offer the tickets on Craigslist, arrange a meeting with the buyers at a restaurant and then swap the fake tickets for cash.
FBI officials said that with baseball season gearing up, ticket buyers should be cautious of scalpers like the men wanted in connection with this scheme. Information about protecting yourself from common scams can be found at the FBI's Internet crimes website, ic3.gov.