Fan scammed out of €1000 while trying to buy Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets for Dublin gigs
Searches in Ireland for the tour tickets have surged by 283% and in the UK by 334% over the past week
After a year of anticipation, Taylor Swift's Dublin dates are just around the corner, and Swifties are desperate to nab last-minute tickets ahead of her three iconic performances.
Fans have been sharing their horror stories while on the hunt for the tickets.
One fan said: "I've been on the hunt for one or two Taylor Swift tickets for the Aviva for myself (and/or my mam depending on how many I can score) and lads what's the story with the prices?"
"Where has the concert etiquette and decency gone through the years??"
Another Swiftie also shared a harsh experience after being scammed while trying to purchase the highly-anticipated passes.
The fan, who was anonymous on Reddit, wrote of how their attempt to secure tickets for their niece ended in a loss of €1000.
"I recently tried to buy Taylor Swift tickets for Dublin but got scammed out of 1000 euros. My niece was so excited, and I feel terrible," the fan shared.
Despite using PayPal for the transaction, efforts to recover the stolen money did not end in success. "PayPal couldn't help me recover the money," the fan said. Having decided to report the incident to gardaí, the fan explained: "I'm hesitant to try again as I can't afford more fake tickets."
In a message to prospective fans, the user wrote: "Please stick to the official TicketMaster website for resales and don’t get tempted by other ways to get tickets like I did."
Ticket fraud is a growing concern, and fans are urged to exercise extreme caution when purchasing tickets from unofficial sources.
Following her three-day stint in Ireland, web searches for 'Eras Tour Tickets Dublin' have hit their highest levels, surging by 283%.