Guide to Protecting Yourself from Fake Tickets and Fraud: What to Watch Out for When Buying Concert Tickets?

Why is ticket fraud on the rise?

Tickets for in-demand concerts and festivals can sell out within minutes; this sets the stage for an increase in fake or duplicated tickets being sold on the secondhand market and social media. Making a fast, careless decision under "last ticket" pressure, especially for events with limited capacity, is the situation scammers exploit the most. A ticket that turns out invalid at the door means losing both your money and that night.

The importance of buying through official channels

The safest way is to buy your ticket through the event's official sales channel (recognized platforms like Biletix, Bugece, Passo, or the venue's/organizer's own website). The "Ticket link" button on every event card on Gecemo takes you directly to this official source — before clicking third-party links shared on social media, check that the URL really belongs to a platform you recognize.

When buying a secondhand ticket on social media

For "reselling" tickets sold in Instagram or Facebook groups, clearly ask for the ticket image's QR code/barcode before payment, and check whether the same ticket is being sold elsewhere too. If possible, make the payment through a secure intermediary, or meet the seller face to face before the event and pay after checking the ticket — paying the full amount upfront via bank transfer is risky.

To avoid issues at the door

• Download the ticket PDF or QR code to your phone in advance, there may be no internet at the event.
• The same QR code may have been sold to more than one person — an "already used" warning at the door is a common sign of fraud.
• Be cautious of tickets priced well below market value.
• For events requiring ID, check in advance whether the name on the ticket matches your ID.

On Gecemo, every event's ticket link goes directly to the official source — using this link when making your plan is the most practical way to minimize fraud risk.