Ticketmaster is imposing new rules round how followers transfer Taylor Swift tickets amid a surge in reported scams.
The ticket gross sales big not too long ago up to date its web site to say ticket transfers for Swift’s live shows can solely begin 72 hours earlier than the occasion.
Previously, Swifties may transfer tickets between Ticketmaster accounts at any time.
Representatives for Ticketmaster confirmed the rule however didn't reply to questions concerning the motive for the change.
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It comes after a spike in reported hacks to Ticketmaster accounts which have affected Swift’s Canadian followers, in addition to ticket holders for different occasions operated by the corporate.
Some clients posted on social media that live performance tickets they bought months in the past had been immediately transferred from their Ticketmaster accounts with out their authorization.
The firm mentioned in a press release it's working 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 wrote.
“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.”
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