Beyonce Fans Targeted By Ticket Scammers In Manchester
Friday, 28 February 2014
Written by Huw Baines
Beyoncé fans have been targeted by ticket scammers eager to cash in on demand for the superstar's current UK and Ireland tour.
The Manchester Evening News reports that "at least 140" fans were refused entry to her Manchester dates, at the Phones 4U arena, after being tricked into buying counterfeit tickets through Gumtree.
Detective constable Mike Dermody, of the British Transport Police, has appealed for anyone affected to come forward with information. He said:
“It seems that someone has been selling fake tickets to concert goers who only realise the tickets aren’t genuine when they get to the venue. Each transaction has taken place over the internet, using public selling websites, with the victims arranging to meet someone in Manchester to pick up the tickets. We have a number of leads, but need as many people as possible to get in touch.”
A spokesman for the venue also urged fans only to purchase tickets from official vendors.
“We can report a small number of fans arrived at the venue with counterfeit tickets. We immediately notified BTP of fraudulent activity and have passed the matter onto them. Whilst we fully understand the frustration felt by fans we can only urge people to purchase tickets via official sources as this is the only way to guarantee entry to the show.”
Beyoncé's tour continues in London tonight with the first of six shows at the O2 Arena. Following that, the Mrs Carter World Tour heads to Dublin for four dates at the O2.
Fri February 28 2014 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sat March 01 2014 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sun March 02 2014 - LONDON O2 Arena
Tue March 04 2014 - LONDON O2 Arena
Wed March 05 2014 - LONDON O2 Arena
Thu March 06 2014 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sat March 08 2014 - DUBLIN The O2 - Dublin
Sun March 09 2014 - DUBLIN The O2 - Dublin
Tue March 11 2014 - DUBLIN The O2 - Dublin
Wed March 12 2014 - DUBLIN The O2 - Dublin
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