Peterborough Police Service Issues Warnings Of Taylor Swift Concert Ticket Scams

The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a warning after several reports have surfaced regarding fraud involving Taylor Swift concert tickets. 

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

In the past few weeks, four reports have been made of fraudulent ticket sales occurring through Facebook groups or Facebook Marketplace and totalling almost $6000. In each case, a payment was made and then the ‘seller’ either blocked them or deleted their account without giving anything to the buyer.

“Sadly, we see these types of frauds increase in relation to events such as high-profile concerts that are sold out,” says Detective Constable Ryan Black, Fraud Unit. “We ask people to be extra cautious, especially if a sale or offer seems too good to be true.”

The Peterborough Police Fraud Unit reminds buyers to be extra cautious about purchasing items online like Facebook, Kijiji, etc. Always try to exchange items and money in a public space and never meet anybody alone.  

If you are the victim of fraud, you can report it to Peterborough Police through 9-1-1 (if it is an emergency situation), the non-emergency line 705-876-1122 or the online reporting portal.

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