Anti-Fraud Center: Follow the '3 No's' Principle When Buying Tickets; Do Not Trust Third-Party Purchases or Disclose Personal Information

Central News Agency (Taipei), June 1. The Executive Yuan's Anti-Fraud Command Center stated today that with the recent surge in demand for concert and sports event tickets, the public should be careful not to fall into the traps of scalpers and scams. They must adhere to the '3 No's' principle: do not trust third-party purchases via social groups or direct messages, do not click on unknown links, and do not provide personal information or verification codes. The Anti-Fraud Command Center pointed out in a press release that according to the 'Cultural and Creative Industries Development Act' and the 'Sports Industry Development Act,' selling tickets above face value or fixed price is illegal scalping, punishable by a fine of 10 to 50 times the face value or price. If tickets are purchased using false information or other improper means via computers or related equipment, the offender may face up to 3 years in prison and a concurrent fine of up to NT$3 million. The center emphasized that when buying tickets, the public must follow the '3 No's' principle. First, do not trust third-party purchases via social groups or direct messages; common tactics include impersonating fans, forging transaction screenshots, and disappearing after receiving payment. Second, do not click on unknown links; fraud groups often disguise themselves as official ticketing websites to steal account and online banking information through phishing links. Third, do not provide personal information or verification codes, including OTP codes and QR-code payment codes, as these involve transaction security. The center noted that if the public discovers scalping or encounters ticketing disputes, they can seek assistance through official channels, including the Ministry of Culture's scalping reporting portal, the Sports Administration's reporting portal, the Consumer Protection Committee's online complaint website, the consumer complaint hotline '1950,' or by calling the '165' anti-fraud hotline for immediate verification. The center urged the public to prioritize official authorized platforms, reject scalped prices, and work together to create a fair and safe ticketing environment. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150601