Minnesota Attorney General is urging fans of Taylor Swift to watch out for scams when looking for tickets to the pop star’s upcoming shows at US Bank Stadium.
Swift’s back-to-back Minneapolis concerts on Friday and Saturday have sold out for months, making the resale market the only option for “Swifties” trying to snag last-minute Eras Tour tickets.
Now Attorney General Keith Ellison says second-hand sellers are extorting people for up to $2,500 for tickets that never arrive.
In a Sunday press release, Ellison said some of these scams involve fake screenshots of tickets that either don’t exist or have already been claimed.
“Minnesotans scammed by online ticket scammers shouldn’t have to endure a ‘cruel summer,'” Ellison said in a statement. “Ticket scammers are nothing more than trouble and what they do is illegal. I will not stand idly by while there are scammers trying to deceive the Minnesota Swifties and other fans. If you think you have been taken advantage of, please contact my office to make a complaint.”
Ellison’s office said ticket buyers should try to stick to websites with a good reputation. Customers are also advised to use credit cards when making purchases as they offer protections that other payment methods such as debit cards, cash or apps like Venmo or Cash App do not offer.
Swift fans are also urged to verify they are using a secure URL beginning with “https” to ensure their information is secure, and to verify their tickets to ensure their seats come with an actual section and match an actual row at the venue.
Anyone who suspects that they have been cheated can file a complaint online with the Attorney General’s Office.
Ticket sales for Swift’s “Eras” tour have been the subject of scrutiny, even leading some congressmen, including Senator Amy Klobuchar, to accuse Ticketmaster of antitrust practices. Critics say the company has full control over pricing and then charges customers in the hundreds.
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