

” Look out for patterns of unusual, stilted language like these. There’s the same phrase: “… in cheaper rate.

“ Who is interested in buying ticket … at cheaper rate, ” or “ three tickets for sale at good cheap price. But they feature certain words or phrases that seem unusual - phrases your typical showgoer probably wouldn’t use, even if English isn’t their first language: They’re written in imperfect English - which doesn’t necessarily mean someone is out to scam you. The tell-tale giveaway of a ticket scammer is that they often use language that simply feels off. Spot fraud: Stilted language in posts and comments Here are a few to look out for, with examples all lifted from Facebook events for sold-out shows in San Francisco. It’s vital everyone in the industry learns the telltale signs of a fraudster selling tickets they don’t actually have.
