Police are issuing a special warning ahead of Taylor Swift's concert tour in Toronto over the next two weeks.
There is a concern for a rise in cybercrime and online fraud with fans trying to buy last minute tickets.
Swift's long-awaited stop in Toronto on her Eras tour has arrived, as she will begin performing at the Rogers Centre today. The tour runs for six shows, ending next Saturday, Nov. 23.
Police are urging people to be aware of scam tickets.
In the Fraud Era, it’s important to keep your "Eyes Open" for scams when purchasing the hottest tickets in town.
— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) November 5, 2024
Only deal with people or legitimate re-sale sites you know "All Too Well" and you will be "Out of the Woods".
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Regardless of who they are, con artists have a characteristic they share. Every one of them will offer you something that will help you when all they are doing is helping themselves.
In the case of Taylor Swift, a con artist will say they have half-price tickets they want to sell you when they don't have the tickets at all and are only trying to take your money.
Here's how to protect yourself when trying to buy tickets to events online:
- Never agree to wire bank funds to the buyer or forward the funds to a third party
- Know who you are dealing with when conducting transactions over the Internet and confirm the personal information of the buyer
- Do not succumb to any pressure at the hands of the buyer or feel you have to complete a transaction when you are not comfortable.
These are just a few examples of how you can stay safe when looking to buy the hottest ticket in town through online payment options.
