Reports have been made on social media about Bollywood actor Salman Khan that he will be performing at the Arlington Theater in America on October 5. Tickets for this event were also sold out on social media. After this, Salman Khan and his team released an official statement. Salman’s manager Jordy Patel said via an Instagram post that the actor is not doing any tours at the moment. Legal action will be taken against those who extort money in the name of Salman Khan’s event in America.
Recently, another case involving online concert tickets came to light.
In fact, popular singer Diljit Dosanjh is going to hold a concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on October 26, 2024, due to which there will be a fight among fans for tickets. Meanwhile, Diljit Dosanjh was also accused of fraud and misappropriation regarding ticket booking. Regarding this, a female fan sent a legal notice to the organizers including Diljit Dosanjh.
In fact, the same thing happened here: scammers started selling fake tickets in the name of a concert.
Nowadays, scams also occur in the name of concert tickets or online shows. Cyber thugs commit fraud via false advertisements of these concerts on social networks by attracting cheap tickets.
so today’necessary news“We’ll talk about how to avoid this concert ticket scam. You’ll also learn that-
What are the things to keep in mind before buying a ticket online? How do you know if an online ticket is fake or not?
Question: What kind of scam is taking place in the name of booking celebrity shows? answer- Cyber thugs create fake advertisements and post them on social media in the name of booking tickets for celebrity shows online. In this, people are attracted by pre-booking at cheap prices. These messages contain a link on clicking which a phishing website opens and people become victims of the scam.
Question – What things should you keep in mind before buying tickets online for a concert? answer- Usually, people are very excited to see their favorite singer or actor perform live. In such a situation, they forget some basic things regarding online payment security and click on the link given in the unknown message to book the ticket in a hurry. Always keep in mind that book your tickets for any show or concert only through the official website specified by the organizer.
Check out the graphic below to see what to keep in mind before booking tickets online.
Question: How to identify a counterfeit note? answer- You can look at these points shown in the graph to identify whether a concert ticket is real or fake.
“Let us understand in detail these points given in the graph regarding the authenticity of the note.
reduced ticket price If ticket prices are much lower than normal, it may be a scam. Always compare ticket prices with the links provided on the official websites or social media accounts of the organizers.
Limited payment options The most reliable websites or apps offer multiple options for paying for concert tickets, so more people can make the payment.
In the authentic payment option, you have the option to make payment through debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking.
But the links sent by scammers only offer one or two payment options, with no guarantee of payment security.
Not having complete information on the ticket Fake tickets do not contain details such as the time, date or seat number of the concert or show. Apart from this, even after scanning the barcode or QR code of the fake note, no information is revealed.
last minute price increase Be aware of last minute changes to the ticket listing. Do not rely on any information regarding a sudden price increase or seat change. Always check this with the organizing team.
No customer service Avoid ticket sellers who do not provide customer service or hotline numbers for ticket-related issues.
pressure to buy immediately If a ticket seller pressures you to buy Tatkal tickets via message, call or email, be careful. The ticket price for a concert or celebrity show is fixed. They don’t put pressure on you to book tickets immediately by offering you deals.
Question: What to do if you are the victim of an online ticket scam?
answer- If you are the victim of an online ticket booking scam, first freeze your account by calling your bank’s customer service or visiting the bank, so that the fraudsters cannot carry out any type of transaction from your bank account. Apart from this, call the cybercrime helpline number and file a complaint.