Cybercrime Ring Stole and Resold Taylor Swift Tickets, Netting $600,000

Prosecutors allege the scheme exploited StubHub's system to hijack nearly 1,000 tickets for major events, including the record-breaking Eras Tour.

Two individuals, Tyrone Rose and Shamara Simmons, have been charged in connection with a ticket theft scheme targeting StubHub.
The operation involved employees of a third-party contractor in Jamaica who accessed and redirected ticket URLs meant for legitimate buyers.
Over 900 tickets, primarily for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, were stolen and resold, generating more than $600,000 in profits between June 2022 and July 2023.
Other stolen tickets included entry to Adele and Ed Sheeran concerts, NBA games, and the U.S. Open Tennis Championships.
StubHub has refunded or replaced affected orders, terminated its relationship with the implicated contractor, and enhanced its security measures.