Concerts are the best, but getting scammed is the worst.
At quite literally every concert ticketing that takes place, there’ll be news of people getting scammed left and right.
This has of course resulted in some pretty damning effects on fans’ bank accounts as well as sanity. That being said, a Twitter page decided to go the extra mile in letting fans know how they can avoid getting scammed.
Quickly putting it all down for you, here are the tells to look out for!
#1 It is a new account created solely to sell tickets
#2 It is an account with little to no activity (liking, commenting, messaging, posting, following)
#3 Sellers who follow up frequently asking about your willingness to purchase tickets, and claiming that there are other interested buyers — a fake sense of urgency
#4 Sellers who requests for sensitive info (pic of IC or passport)
#5 Sellers who offer tickets at a very discounted price (below face value)
Instead, be patient, thorough and meticulous. Check all details when your ticket is emailed to you. Be sure you do your research. The more info, the least likely you are to be scammed.
Check for any inconsistencies in text, as well as details. Meet with the seller if possible, or negotiate to pay a deposit first, while only paying the balance on the day of the event.
There’s always a risk, but at least be better informed before taking the plunge!
