Just days away from Taylor Swift's first Australian Eras gig, last-minute tickets to the entire local leg of the singer's tour have been announced.
The extra tickets will drop today, giving hope to eager fans who missed out previously, but the cheapest ones will come at a price: a restricted view.
Here's what you need to know about the additional tickets and, more importantly, how to protect yourself from scammers.
When will the tickets go on sale?
Additional tickets for Swift's sold-out Melbourne shows will go on sale today at 2pm AEDT.
Meanwhile, extra tickets for her Sydney shows will be available to purchase from 4pm AEDT today.
How much are the tickets?
The ticket prices start at $65.90, but that's for a restricted view.
Customers will only be able to purchase up to four tickets for each show.
The official seller is Ticketek.
Scammers on the prowl
Many fans who didn't get tickets last year have turned to resale websites and online marketplaces in the hope of securing a last-minute seat.
But experts have warned that scammers are out in force, trying to take advantage of desperate buyers.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has reported more than $183,000 worth of losses since tickets went on sale in June 2023.
This data only reflects reports made to Scamwatch.
Meanwhile, Victoria Police said there had been more than 250 reports of Swift ticketing scams since June last year, with the total amount lost equating to more than $260,000.
How are the scammers targeting fans?
Victoria Police has warned that scammers are targeting fans by hacking people's social media accounts.
With access to their social media account, the scammer pretends to be the person and creates posts about having tickets to sell.
The idea is to lure victims from the hacked profile's friends list — people who will trust they're getting legitimate tickets from someone they know.
But it's all a scam.
"The scammers will advertise their tickets 'at cost price' with a story behind why they can no longer attend," a police statement warned.
"They may try to rush you into buying the tickets and transferring them money.
"As well as the ticket price, they'll likely ask you to pay the extra fees to change the name on the ticket.
"They will often send what they purport to be a screenshot of the email confirmation of having bought the tickets, making the scam look more legitimate."
Once the victim transfers the money, the scammer will block them and keep their money.
How to play it safe
Here are some of the warning signs to look for and steps you can take to reduce the risk of being scammed.
- Fans are being told the safest way to buy tickets is through an authorised ticket seller
- If you're buying tickets through social media, contact the person directly via a different platform. So if the post is on Facebook, send them a text, and check that they're actually selling legitimate tickets
- Pay via a secure payment option such as PayPal, Google Pay or Apple Pay
- If you're making a bank transfer, you don't give your details to the seller. Rather, they have to send you their bank account number and BSB number
- Take screenshots of any communications and transactions where possible when purchasing tickets online
I've been scammed … what do I do now?
People are encouraged to report scams to the ACCC's Scamwatch whether they've lost money or not.
You can report cybercrimes to police through the Australian Cyber Security Centre's online reporting portal.
You should also contact your bank or financial institution immediately, and the platform on which you were scammed.
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