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Ontario Police Investigate $70K Taylor Swift Ticket Scam

Fans report losing thousands to fraudulent ticket sales for Swift's sold-out Toronto concerts.

  • Halton Regional Police have received 40 complaints about fraudulent tickets for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Toronto, totaling over $70,000 in losses.
  • Victims include fans who paid for tickets that never materialized, with some traveling from other provinces and the U.S. to attend the concerts.
  • Melinda Tarantino, a Burlington resident, has compiled a list of nearly 160 affected individuals, estimating losses of up to $295,000.
  • Toronto, Hamilton, and York Regional Police are also investigating related cases, with no arrests made yet.
  • Police urge caution when purchasing tickets from resellers, as demand for Swift's sold-out shows remains high.
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