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One Tech Tip: How to Avoid Celine Dion Ticket Scams as She Makes Her Grand Concert Comeback
Group-IB says nearly 200 fake Dion-related sites and social accounts have appeared as the arena expects hundreds of fraud victims each night.
- Celine Dion began her 26-show concert series in Paris on Saturday, but Plenitude Arena officials are warning fans to remain vigilant against widespread ticket scams targeting those desperate for entry to the sold-out events.
- Massive pent-up demand for the Grammy-winning singer's return created a "perfect storm" for fraudsters, who are reusing scamming tools previously deployed against fans during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and Oasis concerts, says Group-IB.
- Marketing director Celine Trioux urges fans to check URLs and use authorized resale platforms like AXS France, Ticketmaster France, and Fnac Spectacles; lawyers identified nearly 200 fraudulent Dion-related websites.
- Based on their experience hosting Taylor Swift, where about 400 to 500 people were duped, the Plenitude Arena is bracing to turn away hundreds of fans each night and will provide a complaints desk for victims.
- Fraudsters continue to open new copycat websites in a "constant battle," according to Trioux, even as a few remaining VIP packages for the Paris shows are still available on the arena's website for up to $3,473.
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One Tech Tip: How to avoid Celine Dion ticket scams as she makes her grand concert comeback
Celine Dion fans are facing ticket scams as they flock to Paris for her comeback shows. The Plenitude Arena, hosting 26 concerts, warns of scammers exploiting high demand.
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