A series of incidents involving Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Melbourne has raised concerns among fans and authorities. A Melbourne woman reported her ticket vanished from her Ticketek account, leaving her heartbroken. Victoria police have warned fans about ticket scammers on social media, leading to losses of over $260,000 and dozens of victims. The impact of Taylor Swift's tour has also been felt economically, with Australian fans spending an estimated $140 million in retail related to the event. Despite the excitement, many fans who missed out on tickets are facing disappointment ahead of the sold-out concert at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Taylor Swift fans who missed out on tickets to her upcoming Melbourne shows have been dealt two major blows ahead of the sellout MCG concert. https://t.co/mzvKARtbhM
Police in Victoria say more than $260,000 has been lost to scammers selling fake tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour since tickets went on sale last year. Dozens of people have fallen victims to hackers selling tickets through social media.https://t.co/4djyrNISAF
Taylor Swift fans being targeted by ticket scammers disguised as social media ‘friends’, Victoria police warn https://t.co/cgLuSmoH8c
Taylor Swift’s effect on retailers has seen Aussies splash out an estimated $140m ahead of the Eras Tour – and now it’s overtaking our bottle shops. https://t.co/5CdM78LArE
A Melbourne woman was “heartbroken” when her Taylor Swift ticket suddenly disappeared from her Ticketek account. https://t.co/ksDqsifGa5