Todd Ligare skiing at Deer Valley, UT. Photo: Ikon Pass
Ski passes are exorbitantly expensive. However, if you found a deal on an Ikon or Epic pass in the past five years, chances are it was too good to be true. According to a press release from the Utah U.S. Attorney’s office, a South Carolina woman has pleaded guilty to fraudulently selling discounted ski resort passes.
Jamilla Greene, 34, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. In a scam that ran from November 2020 through May 2024, Greene and other coconspirators advertised discounted Ikon, Epic and other individual report passes with targeted online postings in locations near ski areas. When customers responded to the advertisements, the scammers would gather their information via text and online communications, then use use stolen bank card information to purchase full-price passes. They would then collect payment via electronic platforms such as Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, and Apple Pay.
“This multi-year, multimillion-dollar scheme not only victimized Utah ski resorts, skiers and snowboarders, and individuals whose bank card information was stolen, but could impact the trust of snow enthusiasts who seek passes annually to visit our resorts,” said U.S. Attorney Melissa Holyoak of the District of Utah. “Fraud in any form will not be tolerated, and it is my priority to continue to work with our law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute the individuals involved and seek justice for the victims.”
Greene is scheduled to be sentenced February 24, 2026.