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BANK OF IRELAND has warned consumers of the need to be alert to potential ticket scams in the run-up to Taylor Swift’s Dublin shows.
Pop star Swift played three nights at London’s Wembley Stadium last week and will perform three further gigs at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium this week from Friday-Sunday.
BOI however is reminding people who missed out on tickets to “act Swiftly” if they think they’ve been hit by a scam.
“Be wary of deals that are too good to be true or it could be a Cruel Summer – the scammers are Guilty as Sin,” said BOI.
Many scammers use social media posts or online adverts to lure people in, with BOI noting that many scammers focus on sold-out gigs.
The scams often involved people being asked to pay directly and to send money from their bank account to another via bank transfer, which provides little protection.
Once the payment is transferred, the seller usually cuts all contact and the ticket never arrives.
Bank of Ireland advised that people should always be wary of ticket prices for sold-out gigs which look too good to be true.
“If something sounds too good to be true, it’s probably fraud,” said Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud at Bank of Ireland.
People should also be wary of incidents where the seller is looking for a quick sale and there is no opportunity to see the ticket in person.
Alarm bells should also be ringing if you feel pressured into making a quick decision.
BOI adds that people should be wary of adverts or messages that pop up on your social media, as fraudsters can pay social media companies to have their ads placed in front of you.
Anyone who believes they have been the target of a scam should contact their bank immediately so that the bank can try to take action to stop the fraud and potentially recover funds.
Bank of Ireland customers can call its Fraud Team at any time on the Freephone line 1800 946 764.
Sadlier said when tickets to popular gigs are sold-out, “fraudsters are hoping your heart will overrule your head”.
“They are counting on people being so keen to see their favourite artist play that they ignore the warning signs and take a chance even if it sounds too good to be true,” added Sadlier.
“Never, ever take that chance,” said Sadlier.
She also remarked that people should only buy tickets online from reputable sites.
“Scammers know that certain tickets are very much in demand – so don’t get carried away if a message or advert pops up for a popular gig,” advised Sadlier.
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There’s only one ticket scam going on and ticket master are the ones doing it.
Ticket master?
Surely someone should suggest to her that she already has enough and should not be taking so much of the kid’s pocket money.
Bank of Ireland says to ‘Act swiftly’. Hah!
Overrated, awful person
@Marc Power: I was indifferent to her till I watched ‘Taylor Swift V Scooter Braun’ a two part tv programme. Wow. She really is a piece of work. He did nothing wrong, in fact buying her Masters came with the label he bought. Standard industry practice.
Musician owns the music and lyrics, record company owns the master tapes, as they paid for the recordings. He father was on the board of the record company. She knew the masters were being sold, as her father knew also. She was offered the opportunity to buy the masters and turned that down. Then when she had a hissy fit with Scooter Braun, she mobilised her fans to get him. He had to take his kids out of school as they and his wife and he, were receiving death threats multiple times a day.
When she was asked to call off her fans she did not, only upping the anti by posting more lies to her rabid fans. Awful woman.
@P0h2YVAL: That’s a very one sided take
@Andy Masterson: Looking forward to the gig Andy?
@Andy Masterson: sounds accurate to me
@marklars81: yep
@Andy Masterson: The program was split in two, first an hour to tell her side of the story, then the second half told his side. They presented the facts, with interviews, and she really does not come off well at all.
Weaponising her huge fan base, some of whom are totally obsessed and deranged, to go after the guy and his family.
@P0h2YVAL: is it on Netflix?
@P0h2YVAL: you know little to nothing about Taylor and it shows. Educate yourself.
Dear Friends in Music,
As a Non-Touring Independent Artist, it’s difficult to grow a fan base.
I’m looking for your help in building a bigger following on Spotify.
I would be grateful if you could open the link below and click the FOLLOW BUTTON and then click the follow button on my Spotify page.
Very much appreciated,
Thank you
Patrick
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/patrickwestman/all-my-colours-fade-to-blue
@Patrick Presley: what type of music is this? I like Saw Doctors
@Sean Money: Not quite Saw Doctors but thanks for your interest
@jak: I think you’ll find that only applies to a select few, certainly doesn’t apply to me. Thanks for your comment anyway.
I contend that all ticket transactions for this “artist” are scams.
Get Tay Tay to reimburse the people being scammed. She’s making a billion dollars out of this tour. Come on Swiftie put your hand in your pocket.
Swift scam
Can’t she just go away
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