Gizmodo<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe Spikerz report, meanwhile, found that scammers most frequently targeted musicians Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Billie Eilish due to their fandom bases and trust with the public. <\/p>\n
While Swift\u2019s fans were targeted with fake tickets, merch, and VIP offerings, Carpenter\u2019s fans were more likely to see fake accounts offering meet and greets and pre-sale links.<\/p>\n
The report found that a shocking one in five concert tickets sold over social media was fake and came from either a scam or a seller who ghosted. BTS, Adele, Ed Sheeran, and BLACKPINK were also commonly impersonated by scammers.<\/p>\n
Social media accounts like TikTok, Instagram, and X, which are used to promote artists and engage with fans, were particularly vulnerable for \u201cfraud and brand damage,\u201d per the report.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen fans are duped by a fake account into buying non-existent merch, tickets, or experiences, the artist not only loses revenue, but suffers a blow to reputation that undermines future sales and engagement,\u201d the Spikerz report stated. \u201cThe resulting brand damage can reduce the value of sponsorships, collaborations, and label partnerships.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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