Police Scotland issue warning over ticket fraud
There were more than 300 reported incidents of fraud across Scotland in the first nine months of 2024, with 60% relating to The Eras Tour
News By James Hanley | 31 October 2024
Police Scotland are warning the public to be alert to online ticket fraud following hundreds of reports over the past nine months.
Officers say there were 313 reported incidents of fraud across Scotland between January and September involving the online sale of tickets for major events – equating to 6% of all cyber fraud incidents – with 60% relating to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Edinburgh, alongside other concerts such as Oasis and TRNSMT, as well as sporting events.
The majority take place on…
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