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Old 02-22-2018, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by fw102807 View Post
Actually they are. There are bots that can do this.

"An Internet Bot, also known as web robot, WWW robot or simply bot, is a software application that runs automated tasks (scripts) over the Internet. Typically, bots perform tasks that are both simple and structurally repetitive, at a much higher rate than would be possible for a human alone."
Using "bot" software to purchase tickets is illegal in Florida. But it is legal to resell tickets for a higher than face value price. However, this problem could easily have been prevented by the Sharon. I think they should be ashamed of themselves for letting the situation happen. I hope they will report the bot sales and hopefully have the scalpers prosecuted.