The Victorian government says they're on high alert for dodgy scammers selling tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour but there are other ways fans can protect themselves.
in an Australian federal case brought by the ACCC for misleading consumers on the sale of live music and sporting tickets.But that hasn't stopped the platform from listing Australia Eras tour tickets for up to double the face value.
A Viagogo representative confirmed the site does not sell tickets, but is instead a "Marketplace that connects ticket sellers with fans on an open, secure and transparent platform". In Victoria, where Swift is performing three nights at the MCG, it's an offence to resell and advertise tickets to aat over 10 per cent of its original value with penalties of up to $109,044 for individuals and $545,200 for companies.
Victorian Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Steve Dimopoulos confirmed tickets bought and resold before the declaration were not covered by the state's anti-scalping rules.New South Wales, where Swift is performing four nights at Accor Stadium, also outlawed tickets being sold for more than 10 per cent above the original value with fines of $110,000 for corporations and $22,000 for individuals.
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