The Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau would like to remind residents of the region and their family members of an ongoing scam targeting Concert goers.
The scam involves a false sense of urgency to purchase discounted Concert tickets. If you are in the market for resale concert tickets this week in the GTA, please research where you are purchasing tickets from.
Please see below for some tips to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your money safe.
- Always use a ‘Verified’ resale ticket website.
- Never answer random texts or social media advertising posts for ticket resale.
- Plan accordingly; pressure from friends or family can only add to the ‘urgency’ to purchase fraudulent tickets.
- Download tickets to your Apple wallet immediately.
- Meet in person to conduct the transaction at a Peel Regional Police ‘Buy and Sell Zone’ in our parking lots.
- If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Peel Regional Police would like every Concert attendee, their friends, and family to have a fun and successful evening. Be safe, plan ahead, and use the tips above when purchasing resale concert tickets.
We encourage everyone to seek further fraud prevention tips at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca and share what they learn with family and friends.
Anyone with information or questions regarding this type of scam is asked to contact the Fraud Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 3335. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
