Scammers, you need to calm down.
As Taylor Swift’s Indianapolis “Eras Tour” stop gets closer, scammers continue to seek out fans desperate for tickets. It’s nothing new — sites were already advertising tickets for thousands of dollars before they even went on sale.
Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
Ticket seekers should be aware of scammers setting up fake websites and social media posts claiming to be local residents looking to resell tickets; and encouraging fans to buy tickets by paying through Zelle, Venmo or other peer-to-peer digital payment apps, according to the Better Business Bureau. Sometimes they fail to come through with the tickets, leaving fans out of luck.
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More advice for buying tickets:Scammers await Taylor Swift ticket seekers
The organization advises those looking to buy concert tickets to: