Taylor Swift fans eager to score a last-minute ticket should be on alert for scams run by 'well-organized' fraudsters.
Taylor Swift performs during the opening show of the Toronto dates of The Eras Tour on Thursday, November 14, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungTaylor Swift fans eager to score a last-minute ticket should be on alert for scams run by "well-organized" fraudsters.
If offered tickets online by a friend or colleague, the fraud centre has previously suggested reaching out to the prospective seller on a different platform, for instance by text message or phone call."The use of compromised accounts is concerning since it indicates a higher level of sophistication by the fraudsters," Beauchamp said by email this week. "Moreover, our data shows that e-transfers is the primary payment method.
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