{"id":212617,"date":"2025-05-13T17:07:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T00:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=212617"},"modified":"2025-05-13T17:13:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T00:13:58","slug":"shut-out-of-the-show-henrys-scam-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/shut-out-of-the-show-henrys-scam-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Henry&#8217;s Scam Story: The Social Media Con"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Henry A. had been trying for weeks to score a ticket to see Tyler, the Creator in Dallas. Even without a confirmed seat, he headed to the venue hoping for a miracle. And that\u2019s when the message came in\u2014someone nearby claimed to have extra tickets.<\/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\">The seller said he was just outside too. The price? Reasonable enough. The tone? Casual and confident. All Henry had to do was send half the money to hold the tickets.<\/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\">Minutes later, he sent the full $280.<\/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\">\u201cI was already in line\u2014excited, hopeful, and just trying to get in. That made me an easy target.\u201d<\/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><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Henry&#039;s Scam Story: The Social Media Con\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tjI3QeiBGO4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Henry\u2019s Story<\/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\">At first, the offer felt legitimate. The seller even said his girlfriend was wary of strangers, which seemed believable. But after Henry sent the full amount, the conversation took a turn.<\/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\">\u201cHe said his girlfriend didn\u2019t trust me, then suddenly wanted full payment. Then it was someone else offering more. That\u2019s when I knew.\u201d<\/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\">The seller began stalling. Then came a screenshot\u2014another buyer offering a higher price. He pressured Henry to pay more. When Henry refused, the seller blocked him.<\/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\">Just like that, the tickets were gone. So was the money. And Henry and his friend never made it into the show.<\/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\">\u201cI sent $280 and got blocked. We never made it inside.\u201d<\/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\">It wasn\u2019t just the lost money\u2014it was the emotional rollercoaster. The disappointment. The feeling of being tricked right at the door.<\/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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How McAfee\u2019s Scam Detector Could Have Helped Prevent the 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\">Scams like Henry\u2019s are becoming more common\u2014especially around live events. That\u2019s why <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McAfee\u2019s Scam Detector<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is built to flag shady behavior before it costs you.<\/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\">If Henry had been using McAfee\u2019s Scam Detector, here\u2019s how it could\u2019ve helped:<\/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\">Message Pattern Detection<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The sudden change in payment terms, pressure to act quickly, and emotional manipulation could have been flagged using AI that detects suspicious language.<\/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\">Link and Account Scanning<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: If the seller sent a payment link or sketchy profile, Scam Detector\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quick Check<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> could\u2019ve flagged it as risky on the spot.<\/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\">\u201cIf I\u2019d had something flagging the account or even the language in the messages, it might\u2019ve stopped me in time.\u201d<\/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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Avoid Ticket Scams on Social Media and Messaging Apps<\/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\">Want to protect yourself from last-minute ticket scams? Follow these smart tips:<\/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 aria-level=\"4\"><b>1. Don\u2019t pay up front without protection.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Always use secure payment methods that offer fraud protection\u2014never cash apps or peer-to-peer services for strangers.<\/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 aria-level=\"4\"><b>2. Use scam detection tools before sending money.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paste messages or links into <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McAfee\u2019s Quick Check<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to analyze them for 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<p aria-level=\"4\"><b>3. Watch for changing terms or pressure tactics.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If someone shifts the deal mid-conversation, it\u2019s a red flag. Real sellers don\u2019t change the price last minute or ask for more money after payment.<\/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 aria-level=\"4\"><b>4. Trust your instincts\u2014and the tech.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scammers rely on urgency and excitement. Having <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McAfee Scam Detector<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on your phone adds a digital gut check when your real one is clouded.<\/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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-212961\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8cdeb5ac-d081-4c75-9d81-a8d4cc8ef2e6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8cdeb5ac-d081-4c75-9d81-a8d4cc8ef2e6.png 478w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8cdeb5ac-d081-4c75-9d81-a8d4cc8ef2e6-143x300.png 143w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8cdeb5ac-d081-4c75-9d81-a8d4cc8ef2e6-62x129.png 62w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Share Your Story. Help Others Stay Safe.<\/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\">Henry is already spreading the word on social media, warning other fans about concert scams. Now we\u2019re helping amplify his voice\u2014because awareness is one of the most powerful forms of protection.<\/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\">\u201cI\u2019m already trying to warn others on social media. Concert scams are real\u2014and they\u2019re getting more common.\u201d<\/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\">Have a scam story of your own? Don\u2019t keep it to yourself. By sharing what happened, you can help someone else avoid the same fate.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/scam-stories\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit our scam stories hub<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to read more or share your experience. Together, we can end scam stigma and stop scammers in their tracks.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Henry A. had been trying for weeks to score a ticket to see Tyler, the Creator in Dallas. 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