TORONTO– Ticketmaster is applying brand-new regulations around just how followers transfer Taylor Swift tickets amidst a rise in reported frauds.
The ticket sales titan just recently upgraded its web site to state ticket transfers for Swift’s performances can just begin 72 hours prior to the occasion.
Previously, Swifties can move tickets in between Ticketmaster accounts any time.
Representatives for Ticketmaster verified the regulation yet did not reply to concerns regarding the factor for the modification.
It follows a spike in reported hacks to Ticketmaster accounts that have actually influenced Swift’s Canadian followers, in addition to ticket owners for various other occasions run by the business.
Some clients uploaded on social networks that performance tickets they bought months earlier were instantly moved from their Ticketmaster accounts without their consent.
The business claimed in a declaration it is functioning to “restore fans’ tickets.”
“The top way fans can protect themselves is setting a strong unique password for all accounts – especially for their personal email which is where we often see security issues originate,” it composed.
“Scammers are looking for new cheats across every industry, and tickets will always be a target because they are valuable, so Ticketmaster is constantly investing in new security enhancements to safeguard fans.”
This record by The Canadian Press was initial releasedOct 7, 2024.
David Friend, The Canadian Press
