Bank of Ireland issues urgent Taylor Swift tickets scam alert ahead of Dublin concert trilogy
Bearing in mind that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is, the offer of simply making a bank transfer to the account of a stranger should stop you in your tracks
Bank of Ireland has issued a ticket scam warning to fans of global music sensation Taylor Swift ahead of her Dublin gigs this weekend.
Highlighting the likelihood of multiple fraudulent attempts by scammers trying to reach out online to ticketless Swifties, the bank has produced a list of signs to look out for if in doubt.
Bearing in mind that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is, the request to simply make a bank transfer to the account of a stranger should stop you in your tracks.
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Typically, the scammers on the other end will cut all contact and leave you high and dry, still ticketless and thousands of euro poorer.
Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud at Bank of Ireland, said: "With Taylor Swift playing in Dublin this week and summer festivals kicking off, it’s important that concert goers are alert to fraud. At times like this, fraudsters are hoping your heart will overrule your head.
"They are counting on people being so keen to get to see their favourite artist play that they ignore the warning signs and take a chance on the offer of a ticket even if it sounds too good to be true. Never, ever take that chance. Our advice is when you are buying online, only buy items from reputable sites."
She continued, emphasising that conveniently timed ads popping up on your phone while surfing the internet, especially around non-reputable ticket sites, will likely be fraudulent.
"Scammers know that certain tickets are very much in demand – so don’t get carried away if a message or advert pops up for a popular gig. If something sounds too good to be true, it's probably fraud. If you find yourself targeted, our advice is to act quickly and contact your bank immediately so they can try to stop the payment. Scammers can strike when least expected and we want people to be alert to the danger so they don’t end up at a loss."
Bank of Ireland issued the following advice on signs to look out for if you are suspicious of an offer:
Selling tickets for sold-out gigs or for prices which are too good to be true.
The seller is looking for a quick sale.
Don’t give you the opportunity to see the ticket in person.
Being pressured to make a quick decision.
Adverts or messages that pop up on your social media (fraudsters can pay the social media companies to have their ads in front of you).
They also say that you should do the following:
If you think you have been the target of a scam, contact your bank immediately so that the bank can try to take action to stop a fraud in progress and potentially recover funds.
Bank of Ireland customers can call the Fraud Team 24/7, on the Freephone line 1800 946 764.
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