BTS fans desperate to catch comeback tour lose more than $100,000 to scammers
Summary
Fans of the Korean music group BTS have lost over $100,000 to scammers trying to sell fake tickets for the band's comeback world tour. Many fans faced high demand and long waits, leading some to turn to unofficial sellers who then disappeared after receiving money.Key Facts
- BTS is on a large world tour after a break of more than three years.
- Fans in Southeast Asia, where BTS is playing 15 of 88 shows, lost over $100,000 to ticket scams.
- A fan named Vevee paid $1,200 for four VIP tickets from a reseller but never received them.
- Scammers have infiltrated fan groups, offering fake tickets and using tricks like fake legal documents to seem real.
- Authorities in Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia have received many complaints and are investigating the scams.
- The tour started in April 2024 and will run until 2027, covering 34 cities globally.
- BTS and their label expect to earn nearly $2 billion from concerts, merchandise, and music sales.
- Some online marketplaces, like Carousell, have banned ticket reselling to combat scams until the tour ends in Singapore in December 2024.
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