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 It's crazy concert season again!  Dimash just announced a New World Tour and that means the fandom is bracing for ticket websites to open! 


Here are 20 important things to watch out for when buying concert tickets:


Before You Buy 

1 - Buy from official sources whenever possible

Use the artist's official website, venue website, or authorized ticketing partners. DON'T GOOGLE. Scammers/scalpers boost their sites to rank high in Google searches.

2 - Beware of scalpers and unauthorized resellers

Tickets may be overpriced, duplicated, or completely fake.

3 - Check whether ticket resale is permitted

Some events prohibit transfers and may invalidate resold tickets. You might not be allowed to enter concert venue.

4 - Verify the event details

Confirm the date, venue, city, and performance time before purchasing.

5 - Watch for fake websites

Scammers often create websites that closely resemble legitimate ticket sellers.

6 - Be cautious of social media sellers

Screenshots of tickets are not proof of ownership.

7 - Research the seller

Look for reviews, complaints, and previous buyer experiences.  There have been cases of people selling their tickets multiple times.

8 - Understand seating charts

Make sure you know exactly where your seats are located.

9 - Check for restricted-view seats

Some cheaper seats may have partially blocked views.

10 - Read the ticket terms and conditions

Learn about refunds, transfers, cancellations, and venue policies.


Payment Safety

11 - Use secure payment methods

Credit cards often provide better fraud protection than bank transfers.

12 - Avoid direct bank transfers to strangers

Recovering funds after a scam can be difficult.

13 - Be wary of requests for cryptocurrency payments

Crypto transactions are generally irreversible.

14 - Avoid 'friends and family' payment options

These usually provide little or no buyer protection.

15 - Keep records of all transactions

Save receipts, emails, screenshots, and payment confirmations.


Ticket Verification

16 - Check whether the ticket has been transferred properly

Many modern tickets must be transferred through an official ticketing app.

17 - Confirm the ticket is not a screenshot

Dynamic QR codes and mobile tickets often change and cannot be captured by screenshots.

18 - Verify ticket authenticity before the event

If possible, contact the ticketing company to confirm the ticket is valid.


Red Flags

19 - Be suspicious of deals that seem too good to be true

Extremely low prices are a common scam tactic.

20 - Watch for pressure tactics

Scammers often say things like "several people are interested" or "pay within five minutes" to rush buyers into making mistakes.  There are also cases where someone suddenly says they have four tickets for sale because their son daughter mother cat or bird is suddenly hospitalised so they will let go at big discounts. Don't believe them.


If you have had a bad ticket experience, do share in comments.  Let's learn to be safe together.

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