Lenexa Taylor Swift fan loses $1000 in online ‘Bad Blood’ ticket scam, police say
Lenexa Police are warning Taylor Swift fans to be wary of fraudulent tickets in the weeks before her Kansas City concert after one Swiftie fell victim to a $1000 scam.
Authorities reported Saturday that one fan who purchased four tickets through a non-verified seller paid $1000 to see the popstar in July at Arrowhead Stadium, according to the department’s social media.
But the tickets were not real.
“Don’t be ‘Enchanted’ by a deal that’s too good to be true,” the department said on Facebook.
“’Shake it Off’ and use reputable venders only!”
The fan discovered the tickets, which claimed to be on sale, while searching Facebook Marketplace. They paid the vendor through Venmo, a mobile payment service, and received the fraudulent tickets over email, according to the department.
Tickets on verified sites are starting at $1000 or more each, the department said.
Police urged those hoping to attend the July 7 and 8 shows to not buy their tickets from re-sellers or private parties.
“Scammers are creating ‘Bad Blood’ out there but we hope ‘Karma’ catches up with them soon,” the department said.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey previously warned Missouri residents of potential ticket scams after learning Swifties in other states had lost thousands of dollars attempting to attend the celebrity’s Era’s Tour.
Bailey encouraged ticket buyers to know the vendor they’re buying from is trusted before providing financial information and to research the seller on either the Better Business Bureau’s website for past complaints.
The highly anticipated tour, which features songs from all 10 of Swift’s albums, sold out stadiums across the country and caused major technical issues and outages for Ticketmaster users.
“We want to ensure that consumers have the right tools at their disposal,” Bailey said in a Thursday statement.
This story was originally published June 24, 2023 at 5:04 PM.
