Avoid Taylor Swift ticket scams! Over £1 million has been lost to fake Facebook sales so far. Learn how to spot and dodge these frauds.
It’s no secret that when a mega-star like Taylor Swift announces a concert, tickets sell out quickly.
This rush creates a perfect storm for scammers to trick eager Swifties.
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Claim sign-up bonusRecently, an (annoying!) trend has been seen repeatedly on social media platforms like Facebook, where fans are being targeted by these ticket scams.
According to Lloyds Bank, some £1 million has been lost to these Taylor Swift scams ahead of the Eras tour. The average amount lost was £332, but it was more than £1,000 in some cases!
But why do people share these scams, and what happens to their accounts?
Can people even sell these tickets?
Here’s what you need to know to prevent being duped.
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Here’s an example of what one of the scam messages looks like.
You may see it pop up in a Facebook Group or in a Facebook Chat, or a friend may share it on their feed or Story.
The messages generally say something along the lines of:
“Hi, I’m selling 4x Taylor Swift Tickets
(Wembley Stadium London) Sat, Jun 22nd • 2024 at 5:00pm.
I’ve Got them available, These are excellent seats and great view to the stage.Anyone interested should send me a direct message, willing to sell them at discount price. Thanks. All 4 located at lower level
123- Row 10 Seats 1-4 seated next to each you,”
I’ve seen so many more, too! Some say they bought them in a panic, so they are trying to resell them.
We admin a Facebook Group and see it there quite often.
A few people have even commented, “How much?” or “Interested”, and are told to DM the poster.
That’s when the scammer asks for money, gives bank details, and sits back to wait for the money to roll in.
But there are no tickets, and if you send money, it’ll be lost.
The scammers hack innocent people’s social media accounts. They may have done this by logging in to the site through a dodgy link.
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Can people resell tickets?
In the world of concert tickets, reselling can be a legitimate practice.
However, it’s risky, especially for high-demand events like the sold-out Taylor Swift concerts.
Scammers advertise tickets they don’t even own, so even if a sale seems legitimate, it could still be a scam.
For fans looking to buy resale tickets, using reputable platforms offering buyer protection is essential.
AXS and Ticketmaster run official Taylor Swift ticket resale services.
Sadly, while ticket prices from re-sellers on those sites might look criminal, at least they exist.
These platforms verify the tickets and ensure that the buyer’s money is safe until the event has successfully taken place.
