Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is issuing a special warnings ahead of Taylor Swift's concert tour appearing in Toronto over the next two weeks.
Police say there is a concern for a rise in cyber crime and online fraud with locals trying to show last minute tickets to the show.
Taylor Swift's long-awaited stop in Toronto on her Eras tour has arrived, as she will begin performing at the Rogers Centre in Toronto this Thursday, Nov. 14. The tour runs for six shows, ending next Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Throughout the next two weeks, Halton 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, confidence (‘con’) artists have some things that they share. Everyone 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.
Halton Police have several references on 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 you can stay safe when looking to buy the hottest ticket in town through online payment options.