LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Temperatures are warming up, the sun is shining, and people are ready to hit all the hot concerts of the summer.
Consumer reporter John Matarese has a warning about a growing number of fake tickets for sale, so you don't waste your money.
New shows are being announced every week for the 2024 concert season. Prices are higher than ever, so it is important to be careful where you purchase your tickets.
"I saw a Facebook post from a mutual friend selling Taylor Swift tickets for $350 a piece," Lori Deters said.
Deters Venmo'd him $1,400, and the tickets never came.
"Someone hacked his account four months ago," Deters said.
Another mom had the same issue.
"One of my friends said someone in her neighborhood Facebook page was selling Taylor Swift tickets for $250 each."
After she paid for the pair, the "tickets" showed up as screenshots of tickets, not the real thing.
"I never received an email in my Ticketmaster account."
Turns out, the Facebook page had been hacked.
The Better Business Bureau suggests only buying tickets from a reputable reseller that takes credit cards and offers a money back guarantee in the event that a ticket is fake.
- Don't buy tickets on Facebook, Instagram, or Craigslist.
- Tell the seller to transfer your tickets immediately.
- Never pay with Zelle, Venmo, Cashapp, or gift cards.
"They're ignoring the red flags because they just want to get those tickets and scammers are taking advantage of that."
Stick with trusted ticket resellers that have a money back guarantee policy in lace and be wary of Facebook Marketplace, that way you don't waste your money.
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