People are being urged to stay vigilant and know the key warning signs of a potential ticket scam amid a surge in people falling victim to fake Taylor Swift tickets. The Love Story hitmaker is set to perform in Cardiff tonight, June 18, as part of her long-awaited Eras Tour in the UK. Although tickets went on sale last year, snapping them up closer to the time is still possible on a number of resale sites and people claiming to be selling their tickets.
Following the news of a string of arrests in Wales relating to concert ticket fraud, as well as hundreds of pounds being lost after social media hackers lured unsuspecting buyers in with the prospect of cheap Taylor tickets, being aware of the warning signs of a scam is more important than ever. READ MORE: Live updates as fans queue for Taylor Swift concert in Cardiff READ MORE: Taylor Swift M4 traffic warning as drivers warned to expect miles of motorway queues According to ticket site Eventbrite , learning how to spot a scammer could end up saving you a lot of money in the long run. And because they can take many different forms, it's important to know the difference between each type.
Some scammers sell counterfeit tickets, taking the victim’s money and sending a fake ticket - or nothing at all - in return. Others are designed to capture the victim’s credit card number, while some sell general admission tickets as premium or VIP tickets to trick victims into overpaying. Warning signs of a ticket scam Most of the time, e.
