SXSW kicks off in a little over three weeks, and a lot of musicians are excited about the chance to play at the festival. But ...

So, what's the deal here? Let's break down these tricky fake tickets and how to fight back when you're wrongly in the crosshairs. First things first, not all "tickets" are created equal.

Ahead of the big game, the Better Business Bureau is reminding consumers to beware of fake tickets and to protect themselves. “Simple awareness of this growing problem is your best defense ...