Toronto Police have issued a statement regarding a fraudulent ticket scam involving counterfeit Toronto Blue Jays tickets.

The @TorontoPolice would like to make the public aware of a fraudulent Blue Jays ticket scam. Please read here: http://t.co/W3jg0S8pFD — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 18, 2015

The release reads in full:

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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a fraudulent ticket scam.

Recently, officers have started investigating a number of complaints from people who have bought fake tickets for different entertainment events.

A number of these tickets purchased appear to be real Toronto Blue Jays tickets, but were fake and were difficult to detect.

Investigators would like to remind the public that tickets for entertainment venues should be bought through an accredited source.

The possession, or use. of fraudulent tickets could result in refusal of entry by the venue, a fine, charge, or arrest. In all cases, fraudulent tickets are non-refundable.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

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The Toronto Blue Jays have seen a surge in ticket sales since the trade deadline acquisitions of David Price and Troy Tulowitzki and a recent 11 game winning streak that surged them to the top of the American League Wild Card Standings and temporarily ahead of the New York Yankees for first in the East Division.