Over 20 “fans” of a famous Mainland China boy band fell prey to a concert ticket scam
Judiciary Police
2024-08-28 18:05
  • Over 20 “fans” of a famous Mainland China boy band fell prey to a concert ticket scam

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Many “fans” of a well-known boy band from Mainland China who held a concert in Macao earlier, had become victims of an online ticket scam. Since the 23rd of August, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has received at least 20 reports involving 24 victims, with a total loss exceeding 210,000 Macao Patacas.

Fraudsters alleged on social media that they had tickets for sale after official channels had sold out. They lured victims to pay a deposit or in full in advance and promised to deliver the tickets on the concert day. However, the scammers ceased contact on the day of the performance, and victims would realize they had been scammed.

PJ’s Anti-Fraud Coordination Center once again reminds the public to:

  1. Always purchase tickets from event organizers or licensed retailers to reduce the risks of victimization.
  2. Avoid buying tickets of popular shows through private or unofficial channels, especially if they demand you to “pay first” and “get tickets” later.
  3. Use the Judiciary Police’s “Anti-Fraud Program” to check the scam risk index if you suspect fraud, or call the Judiciary Police’s anti-fraud enquiry hotline at 88007777 or the crime report hotline at 993 for assistance.
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