Fraud Awareness Week
Ticketing fraud
With Christmas around the courner, ‘tis the season for enjoying yourself! Concerts, gigs, theatre performances and sporting events are a big part of getting into that festive spirit and a great way to make happy memories. However, as with all these things, fraudsters are sadly ready to strike. Bogus websites selling fake tickets to events that have already sold out is all too common this time of year.
Prevention:
- Only buy tickets from reputable and official sites, selling them for the correct price or directly from the venue
- Be wary of sites selling tickets massively under value – if it seems too good to be true, it probably is
- Legitimate websites will display the “padlock” symbol in the search bar
- Always pay for tickets on your credit card, this way you’re protected by the Consumer Credit Act
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