Fraud warning

Fraud warning

Dear Resident

It’s day two of our fraud awareness drive, and today we’re looking at…

Ticketing fraud

With Christmas around the courner, ‘tis the season for enjoying yourself! Concerts, gigs, theatre performances and sporting events are a big part of getting into that festive spirit and a great way to make happy memories. However, as with all these things, fraudsters are sadly ready to strike. Bogus websites selling fake tickets to events that have already sold out is all too common this time of year.

Prevention:

Only buy tickets from reputable and official sites, selling them for the correct price or directly from the venue

Be wary of sites selling tickets massively under value – if it seems too good to be true, it probably is

Legitimate websites will display the “padlock” symbol in the search bar

Always pay for tickets on your credit card, this way you’re protected by the Consumer Credit Act

For more advice about all kinds of fraud, visit our website

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Larissa Chapman
(Police, Communications officer, Corporate Communications)