Promoter warns fans over fake tickets scam

Over 90 people turned away from two shows after buying counterfeit passes through resale sites

Fans were turned away from the 3Arena after buying fake tickets
Fans were turned away from the 3Arena after buying fake tickets

Promoter Peter Aiken issued a warning to fans about only buying tickets through official channels, after over 90 people bought fake tickets to two concerts in the last week.

He says more than 60 people who bought tickets for ZZ Top at Dublin’s 3Arena were denied entry because of fake tickets, while 30 had counterfeits for a Brian Wilson gig at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in the city.

The Irish Times reports one man spent €1,000 on two tickets to see…

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