PETALING JAYA: Fake BTS concert tickets have been making their rounds online, with 41 cases recorded so far, and losses from scam victims already exceeding RM95,000, Bukit Aman says.
In a statement yesterday Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said that the department had detected scammers and crime syndicates offering bogus tickets for the concert.
“Our monitoring showed that scammers are using online platforms to offer ‘concert tickets’, particularly for the VIP, Soundcheck, and Priority Access categories.
“The identified modus operandi includes offering tickets before the official sales or pre-sale period, claiming to have insider access or special quotas, and using fake screenshots as proof of booking.
“Victims are directed to make immediate payments through bank transfers, DuitNow, or QR codes supposedly to ‘secure’ ticket reservations.
“After payment is made, victims either do not receive the promised tickets or the suspects become unreachable. A total of 41 cases involving fraudulent BTS concert ticket sales have been recorded, with overall losses amounting to RM95,974.81,” he said.
He added that the department was concerned about the risk of victims falling prey to these scammers due to the high demand for tickets.
Comm Rusdi urged all to only deal through official channels as announced by the concert’s organiser and to not fall prey to claims of internal quotas.
“The CCID will continue monitoring scams related to ticket sales for entertainment events and will take appropriate action against any parties involved in fraudulent activities.
“The public is advised to remain cautious and avoid making rushed decisions that could lead to financial losses,” Comm Rusdi said.
