{"id":208773,"date":"2025-02-03T19:57:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T03:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=208773"},"modified":"2025-02-03T19:59:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T03:59:10","slug":"buying-tickets-for-beyonces-cowboy-carter-tour-dont-let-scammers-ruin-your-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/privacy-identity-protection\/buying-tickets-for-beyonces-cowboy-carter-tour-dont-let-scammers-ruin-your-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying Tickets for Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s Cowboy Carter Tour? Don&#8217;t Let Scammers Ruin Your Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyonc\u00e9 has officially announced her <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFmh0bqRmgm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cowboy Carter<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> world tour,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the excitement is through the roof! With her last tour selling out in record time, fans know they need to act fast to secure their tickets. Unfortunately, that urgency is exactly what scammers prey on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2022 alone, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/02\/new-ftc-data-show-consumers-reported-losing-nearly-88-billion-scams-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Americans lost nearly <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$8.8 billion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to fraud, and ticket scams<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are one of the most common ways scammers cash in on eager fans. But don\u2019t worry\u2014we\u2019ve got you covered. Before you rush to buy tickets to Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s latest tour, here\u2019s how to spot and avoid ticket scams so you don\u2019t get left outside the stadium with nothing but regret.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Ticket Scams Work<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ticket scams come in different forms, but the most common ones include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Selling fake tickets<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 The scammer takes your money and either provides a counterfeit ticket or nothing at all.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stealing payment information<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Some fake ticket websites don\u2019t just sell you bogus tickets\u2014they steal your credit card details too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reselling legitimate tickets multiple times<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 A scammer might have a real ticket but sells duplicates of it to multiple buyers, leaving some victims locked out of the event.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Selling general admission tickets as premium or VIP seats<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 You think you\u2019re getting an upgrade, but you end up overpaying for a basic ticket.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scammers know how to create a sense of urgency, often advertising tickets to sold-out events at too-good-to-be-true prices. If you\u2019re desperate to see Beyonc\u00e9, it\u2019s easy to get caught up in the rush\u2014but staying cautious can save you from getting scammed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Spot a Ticket Scam<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The best way to avoid being scammed is to buy only from reputable sources like <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">official ticketing platforms<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Ticketmaster, Live Nation, AXS) or directly from the event\u2019s website. However, if you\u2019re looking elsewhere, be on the lookout for these red flags:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deeply discounted tickets<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sellers reaching out to you first<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Scammers often message people on social media, offering \u201clast-minute\u201d or \u201chard-to-find\u201d tickets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Payment methods with no protection<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 If the seller insists on Venmo, Cash App, cryptocurrency, or gift cards, walk away. Use a credit card for protection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Look-alike websites<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Scammers create fake ticket sites that resemble legitimate ones. Always check the URL.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Poor grammar and spelling<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Many scam posts and messages contain awkward phrasing or mistakes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sellers asking to DM or text you right away<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Legitimate resellers typically operate through verified marketplaces, not private messages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Common Ticket Scam Traps &amp; How to Avoid Them<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Fake \u201cSold-Out\u201d Tickets on Social Media<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:319,&quot;335559739&quot;:319}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When an event sells out, scammers flood social media with offers. Platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Instagram, and Craigslist are filled with fake ticket sellers. If you didn\u2019t get tickets during the official sale, be cautious about where you\u2019re looking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Follow Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s official social media pages and event organizers for updates. Sometimes, extra dates or official resale opportunities become available.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Discounted Tickets That Seem Too Cheap<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:319,&quot;335559739&quot;:319}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scammers often advertise tickets below face value to lure in victims. While real fans sometimes sell their tickets at a discount, it\u2019s a huge red flag if the price is <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">way<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> lower than expected.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If you\u2019re buying from an individual, check their profile carefully. Look for signs of a fake account, such as recently created pages or multiple listings in different cities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Fake Ticket Websites<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:319,&quot;335559739&quot;:319}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some scammers go the extra mile, creating entire websites that mimic real ticket platforms. These fake sites not only sell counterfeit tickets but may also steal your credit card information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Always type in the official ticketing site\u2019s URL manually or search for it on Google. Avoid clicking links from unknown sources, and double-check that the site uses \u201cHTTPS\u201d and has no misspellings in the URL.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Duplicate Ticket Scams<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:319,&quot;335559739&quot;:319}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even if you get a real ticket, that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s yours alone. Some scammers sell the same ticket to multiple people, leading to chaos when multiple buyers show up at the event.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Only buy from platforms that offer <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">verified resale tickets<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with guarantees, like StubHub, SeatGeek, or VividSeats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Seat Scams<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:319,&quot;335559739&quot;:319}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some scammers sell general admission tickets as if they were premium seats. You may think you\u2019re getting front-row access, only to find out you overpaid for a standing-room ticket.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Always confirm the seat location with the seller. Many venues have seating charts available online, so check before purchasing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Ticket Takeovers<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:319,&quot;335559739&quot;:319}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW31870733 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31870733 BCX0\">Scammers hack into Ticketmaster accounts and transfer tickets to themselves, effectively locking the rightful owner out of their seats. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW31870733 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31870733 BCX0\">Victims often receive a flood of emails, including notifications of ticket transfers they never authorized. By the time they realize <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31870733 BCX0\">what\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31870733 BCX0\"> happened, their tickets are gone, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31870733 BCX0\">likely resold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31870733 BCX0\"> by the scammer.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW31870733 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31870733 BCX0\">To prevent this, ensure your Ticketmaster account is secure by using a strong password, enabling two-factor authentication, and being wary of suspicious login <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31870733 BCX0\">attempts<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31870733 BCX0\"> or phishing emails.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW31870733 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Safely Buy Beyonc\u00e9 Tickets<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To make sure you don\u2019t fall victim to a ticket scam, follow these golden rules: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2705 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buy from official sources<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s official website, Ticketmaster, and AXS are your safest bets. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2705 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use a credit card<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 If something goes wrong, you can dispute the charge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2705 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be wary of social media sellers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 If you\u2019re buying from a stranger, research their profile and history first. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2705 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check the URL<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Make sure you\u2019re on the real ticketing website before purchasing. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2705 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid high-pressure sales tactics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Scammers want you to act fast\u2014don\u2019t fall for it!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Final Thoughts: Enjoy <\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cowboy Carter<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Without the Scams<\/span><\/b><span 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