West Shore RCMP are currently investigating numerous complaints of fraud involving the resale of concert tickets on Facebook.
In a media release, police said they have received at least four complaints regarding a fraudulent scheme occurring on Facebook Marketplace and within local Facebook Community Groups.
Those who fell for the scam told police that they contacted the seller who purported to have Taylor Swift concert tickets for sale, and subsequently sent money to the seller, only to not receive the tickets.
Police believe that the Facebook account used to advertise the tickets for sale was hacked.
“Unfortunately, this fraud has multiple victims who have lost money, along with the real Facebook user whose account was hacked and their identity assumed and used to defraud people,” said Cpl. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP Media Relations Officer.
Police are continuing their investigation and asking other potential victims and anyone with information regarding the suspect to come forward by calling West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264.
