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29yo cunt arrested for fake Taylor Swift ticket sales on Carousell!

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Woman, 29, to be charged for Taylor Swift concert ticket scams on Carousell

US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs on stage during a concert as part of her Eras World Tour in Sydney on Feb 23, 2024.
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US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs on stage during a concert as part of her Eras World Tour in Sydney on Feb 23, 2024.
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  • A woman who allegedly cheated victims of Taylor Swift concert tickets on Carousell was arrested by the police on Monday (March 11)
  • She is believed to be involved in other similar offences resulting in more than S$24,000 in losses, said the police
  • The 29-year-old will be charged in court on Tuesday for cheating, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine

Sufiyan Samsuri
BY SUFIYAN SAMSURI
Published March 11, 2024
Updated March 11, 2024

SINGAPORE — A 29-year-old woman has been arrested for her involvement in scams relating to the sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets on online marketplace Carousell, the police said on Monday (March 11).

The police said in a statement they received several reports between March 3 and 7 from victims who were purportedly cheated by an online seller advertising the sale of the concert tickets on the online platform.

Upon receiving the victims' payments via PayNow or bank transfer, the woman failed to deliver the concert tickets and became uncontactable, said the police.

Officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identity of the woman through follow-up investigations and subsequently arrested her on March 11.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that she is believed to be involved in other similar reports with losses amounting to more than S$24,000,” they added.

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At least S$213,000 lost to Taylor Swift concert ticket scams since January: Police


On March 1, the police said that at least 334 people fell victim to scams involving Taylor Swift concert tickets in January and February, with total losses amounting to at least S$213,000.

Earlier in February, Carousell suspended the sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets, as there was a rise in ticket scams in the lead up to her shows globally.

The woman will be charged in court on Tuesday with the offence of cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine.
To prevent being a victim of scams, the police advise members of the public to adopt the following precautionary measures:
  • Purchase tickets only from authorised sellers or reputable sources, especially for high-value items
  • Avoid making advance payment whenever possible
  • Opt for buyer protection by using in-built payment options that release payment to the seller only upon delivery
“Scammers may entice buyers to contact them directly through messaging platforms such as WhatsApp or WeChat by offering a better or faster deal if bank transfer payments are made directly to them,” said the police.

“They may also use a local bank account or provide a copy of a NRIC/driver’s licence to make you believe that they are genuine sellers.”

READ ALSO​

Carousell suspends sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets to combat potential scams


Members of the public with information on scams may call the police at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online to www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.

They may also visit www.scamalert.sg or call the anti-scam helpline at 1800-722-6688 for more information.

 

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Woman charged with cheating Taylor Swift fan of S$350 for Singapore concert tickets​

Foo Mei Qi is believed to have scammed more than S$24,000 (US$18,000) from victims looking for Taylor Swift concert tickets on Carousell.
Woman charged with cheating Taylor Swift fan of S$350 for Singapore concert tickets

Taylor Swift performing the first of six shows for the Singapore leg of The Eras Tour at the National Stadium on Mar 2, 2024. (Photo: CNA/Gaya Chandramohan)

Louisa Tang
Louisa Tang
12 Mar 2024 11:02AM (Updated: 12 Mar 2024 11:06AM)


SINGAPORE: A 29-year-old woman was on Tuesday (Mar 12) charged in court with cheating a Taylor Swift fan into paying S$350 for tickets to the first of the US pop star's recent shows in Singapore.

The police previously said that Foo Mei Qi, a Singaporean, is believed to have scammed customers on online marketplace Carousell of more than S$24,000 (US$18,000).

Foo currently faces a single charge of cheating. Court documents state that she supposedly tricked another woman into transferring S$350 to her via the PayNow platform on Sep 13, 2023.

This was for tickets to Swift’s concert on Mar 2 — the first night of the star's Singapore tour.
Swift wrapped up the last of her six sold-out shows on Saturday. Singapore was the only stop in Southeast Asia for her Eras Tour after government agencies secured an exclusive deal with her.

The police said they received several reports between Mar 3 and Mar 7 from victims who were purportedly cheated by an online seller advertising the sale of concert tickets on Carousell.

The seller, upon receiving payment via PayNow or bank transfer, failed to deliver the concert tickets and became uncontactable.

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Composite images shows a scam suspect purportedly selling Taylor Swift concert tickets on Carousell. (Images: Singapore Police Force)

The police subsequently established the woman's identity through follow-up investigations and arrested her on Monday.
On Tuesday, a judge ordered Foo to be remanded at Woodlands Police Division for investigations. She will return to court on Mar 19.

Those convicted of cheating can be fined or jailed for up to 10 years.

The police said on Mar 1 that at least S$213,000 were lost to Swift concert ticket scams over the past two months. More than 330 victims fell prey to such scams in January and February, they added.


Carousell suspended the sale of Swift’s Eras Tour tickets from Feb 23 to Mar 9, noting that ticket scams rose in the lead-up to her shows globally.

To avoid falling victim to such scams, the police advised members of the public to take precautionary measures such as avoiding making advance payments or direct bank transfers to the seller.

Source: CNA/lt(rj)

 

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Woman charged with cheating Taylor Swift fan of $350 for concert tickets, believed to have scammed victims on Carousell of over $24,000​

The accused was remanded at Woodlands Police Division for further investigations, and is scheduled to appear in court again on 19 March.​

Nisha Rahim
Nisha Rahim
Tue, 12 March 2024 at 5:24 pm SGT2-min read

SINGAPORE — A 29-year-old Singaporean woman was charged in court on Tuesday (12 March) with cheating a Taylor Swift fan into paying $350 for tickets to the first of the US singer's recent shows in Singapore. It was reported that Foo Mei Qi is also believed to have scammed customers on the online marketplace Carousell of more than $24,000.

According to local media CNA, Foo is currently facing a single charge of cheating. Court documents said that she allegedly tricked another woman into transferring $350 to her via the PayNow platform on 13 September 2023, in exchange for tickets to Swift's concert on 2 March.
 

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CNA reported that the police had received multiple reports between 3 and 7 March from individuals who claimed to have been cheated by an online seller advertising concert tickets on Carousell.

After receiving payment via PayNow or bank transfer, the seller allegedly failed to deliver the promised tickets and became uncontactable.

According to CNA, the police identified and arrested the woman on Monday, after follow-up investigations,

On Tuesday, a judge ordered Foo to be remanded at Woodlands Police Division for further investigations. She is scheduled to appear in court again on 19 March.

Individuals convicted of cheating can face fines or imprisonment for up to 10 years.
 

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Concert ticket scams in Singapore cost victims at least $571,000

Earlier in March, the Singapore police said that a total of 25 men and 20 women were assisting with investigations for alleged involvement in concert ticket scams that have cost victims in Singapore at least $571,000 since the start of the year.

The suspects, ranging in age from 17 to 57, were rounded up during a nine-day operation from 26 February to 5 March, according to a statement from the police on 7 March.

In the first two months of 2024, at least 1,241 people have fallen victim to concert ticket scams, with many related to Swift's six-night performances at the National Stadium.

Members of the public with information on such scams are advised to contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit it online at police.gov.sg/iwitness.

They can also reach out to scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688.
 

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Concert ticket scams in Singapore cost victims at least $571,000

Earlier in March, the Singapore police said that a total of 25 men and 20 women were assisting with investigations for alleged involvement in concert ticket scams that have cost victims in Singapore at least $571,000 since the start of the year.

The suspects, ranging in age from 17 to 57, were rounded up during a nine-day operation from 26 February to 5 March, according to a statement from the police on 7 March.

In the first two months of 2024, at least 1,241 people have fallen victim to concert ticket scams, with many related to Swift's six-night performances at the National Stadium.

Members of the public with information on such scams are advised to contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit it online at police.gov.sg/iwitness.

They can also reach out to scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688.

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