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Rising Scam Threats Targeting K-pop Fans Scammers have been targeting fans of the popular K-pop girl group Blackpink, with victims losing at least SGD6,000 (US$4,600) since October due to fake concert ticket frauds. These scams are specifically linked to the group’s upcoming Deadline world tour in Singapore, which will feature three shows at the National Stadium on November 28, 29, and 30. According to local police, they have received at least 11 reported cases involving counterfeit tickets. The scammers are exploiting the high demand for Blackpink concert tickets by using various online platforms such as Telegram, Carousell, Xiaohongshu, Facebook Messenger, and TikTok to lure victims. Some scammers provided screenshots or videos of fake tickets or receipts to make their offers appear legitimate. They often claimed that ticket sales were time-sensitive or limited in quantity, creating a sense of urgency among potential buyers. After successful payment, scammers promised to deliv...

Overview of the New Ticket Resale Rules When popular artists like Taylor Swift or Oasis announce a tour, it creates a wave of excitement among fans. However, this excitement is often quickly overshadowed by frustration when tickets are resold at exorbitant prices. To address this issue, the government has proposed new rules that aim to make it illegal to resell tickets for live events above their original cost. These measures are intended to combat "industrial-scale ticket touting" and represent one of the most significant changes to ticket buying in the online age. Here's what you need to know about these plans. What Are the New Rules? The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced several key points: Ticket resale above face value will be illegal. Tickets can only be sold for their face value plus unavoidable fees, such as service charges. Service charges added by resale platforms will be capped to prevent the new price limit from being under...