You bought tickets for a concert, sports event or show that turned out to be fake? The seller disappeared after payment? Ticket fraud is common, especially for popular events.
Common Scenarios
- Fake tickets — Tickets don't work at the venue
- Duplicate tickets — Same ticket sold to multiple people
- No delivery — Seller disappears after payment
- Fake resale sites — Professional-looking sites that steal your money
What to Do
- Contact the platform — If bought through StubHub, Ticketmaster, etc.
- Credit card chargeback — Dispute the charge
- Report to police — File a fraud report
- Report the seller — On the platform where you found them
How to Avoid Ticket Fraud
- Buy from official sources or verified resellers
- Be wary of prices too good to be true
- Never pay by e-transfer to strangers
- Meet in person if buying locally
How Report Quebec Can Help You
- Documentation of your case
- Guidance to appropriate recourse
- Official record of the fraud