Taylor Swift Fans Should Watch Out For Scammers For Detroit Shows: AG

MICHIGAN — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warned Taylor Swift fans to watch out for scammers ahead of the star singer's sold-out concerts Friday and Saturday in Detroit.

Nessel said Friday scammers have been taking advantage of Swift's fans looking for tickets to the shows at Ford Field. Some people reportedly lost as much as $2,500 paying for tickets that didn't exist or that never arrived, according to the office.

"Michigan residents who are defrauded by online ticket scammers should not just shake it off," Nessel said. "We know these scams all too well. If you believe you were taken advantage of, filing a complaint with my office is better than revenge."

Nessel also offered some important tips fans should keep in mind when purchasing tickets online:

Know Your Vendor

Make sure you are buying from a reputable website, especially before providing any personal financial information.

"Anyone can set up a "spoof" website with a web address that is similar to the legitimate ticket seller's address," Nessel said "Aside from potential licensing and trademark violations, "spoof" websites may offer consumers overpriced or counterfeit tickets and expose the consumer to identity theft."

Do Your Research

If you are unfamiliar with a particular ticket vendor, you can call the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Team at 877-765-8388 and ask if the office has any complaints on file regarding that seller. Even if no complaints filed, it does not guarantee a seller's legitimacy; it simply means that the office has not received any complaints concerning the vendor. As an additional resource, try researching the ticket seller on the Better Business Bureau's national website.

Use Credit

Nessel recommenced using a credit card to purchase tickets online, (especially through an online auction site). Credit card's offer protections that you would not otherwise have if you purchased the tickets using cash, check, or apps like Venmo and Cash Apps, Nessel said.

Shop Securely

If a website begins with "https," the "s" indicates that the website is "secure." Typically, the "s" will not appear in the web address until you access the order page of the site where you are asked to enter your personal information. Another indicator of a secure website is a graphic of a closed lock located at the bottom of your screen.

Inspect Your Tickets

Nessel reminded fans to check the time, date and location on the tickets to ensure that this information matches your expectations. Nessel also said if you're getting a deal that seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Contact The Attorney General If You Have A Complaint

If you have a complaint regarding tickets you purchased online, contact the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Team here or 517-335-7599.