CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - The Chicopee Police Department is warning residents about a new ticket scheme. Chicopee celebrates Puerto Rican Heritage Month with flag-raising Schemers are sending residents emails about fake events and trying to sell them tickets through Eventbrite, an online platform that allows you to create, promote, and attend events, according to the Chicopee Police Department. Schemers, however, are using this platform to access your money and personal information. How schemers achieve this is by creating a seemingly realistic email invitation for victims from Eventbrite that contains a link to a fake website that is controlled by these cyber criminals. The website will prompt the victim to enter personal data like login information, a tax identification number, and even a credit card number. Tips to avoid these schemes Be wary of emails that urge you to take quick action. Phishing emails are designed to catch you off guard and trigger you to act impulsively. Never select a link in an unexpected email. In this case, it would be best to navigate to Eventbrite’s official website or smartphone app if you have concerns about tickets you’ve purchased. If you aren’t sure if an email you received is legitimate, contact Eventbrite’s customer support directly to verify. Local News Headlines Deadline: REAL ID enforcement goes into effect in six months Coffee & Conversation event connects veterans in Chicopee Police seized 16 kilograms of fentanyl, Lawrence woman sentenced Final environmental study released on replacing aging F-15 aircraft at Barnes ANGB in Westfield WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.