HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Indiana's attorney general is warning ticket buyers about possible scams ahead of Taylor Swift's “Eras Tour” stop in Indianapolis this weekend.

Attorney General Todd Rokita reminds scammers how they can take advantage of fans and concertgoers.

“I know Hoosiers look forward to seeing their favorite artists in concert, especially someone as big as Taylor Swift,” said Attorney General Rokita. “But if you buy tickets, you shouldn’t lose your hard-earned money to fraud.”

Attorney General Rokita offers the following tips to avoid possible scams:

• Investigate offers that you know are too good to be true. Sellers, particularly on online marketplaces and social media sites, may offer tickets at face value (or less) for events that are sold out or in high demand. Many offers ultimately turn out to be fraudulent. Some sellers may indicate that they need to sell tickets quickly, for example, falsely stating that they have a sick relative, a medical emergency, or military deployment abroad.

• Stay updated through verified channels. Keep an eye on reputable sources like Taylor Swift's official website and verified ticketing platforms for reputable announcements about ticket sales and availability.

• Only purchase from trusted ticket sellers and beware of websites that copy popular ticket sellers' logos or tour logos.

• Before providing payment or personal information, research the seller. Search for information by seller's name, username, email address, phone number, and other details. Even if you don't find any negative information, don't assume the seller is trustworthy. Scammers regularly change their names.

• Always use a credit card. If a problem arises, with a credit card, unlike other payment methods, you have the potential for better protection and the ability to dispute charges. Scammers often request unconventional payment methods that are difficult to trace or recover, such as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Unlike credit cards, these transactions are largely irreversible – making it much more difficult if a ne'er-do-well tries to make a quick transaction.

• Other payment methods of concern include gift cards, cash, or wire transfers. If you use an app to transfer funds, make sure you understand the protections the service offers (or not) before making a transaction.

• If you think you know the seller, double check. Scammers can hack social media accounts and pose as friends or acquaintances selling tickets. Before sending money, contact your friend directly to make sure the deal is legitimate.

Hoosiers can report scams here or by calling the Indiana Attorney General's Office at 317-232-6330.

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