FTC sues ticket resellers over Taylor Swift and major concert ticket scandals
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The FTC has sued Maryland-based Key Investment Group for illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets, including thousands for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, at inflated prices by bypassing Ticketmaster's security measures. The company allegedly used thousands of accounts and virtual credit cards to circumvent purchase limits, making over $64 million from resales, violating federal laws. The case highlights ongoing issues with ticket scalping and online security measures.
- Thousands of tickets to Taylor Swift and other events illegally resold by broker, FTC alleges CBS News
- FTC sues ticket reseller for evading Taylor Swift’s Eras tour ticket limits CNN
- Group accused of flooding Ticketmaster with fake accounts to buy 321K tickets to shows including Taylor Swift, Springsteen NBC News
- FTC to Pikesville men who resold Taylor Swift tickets for profit: You need to calm down The Baltimore Banner
- Taylor Swift & Bruce Springsteen Ticket Scandal Sees FTC Sue Reseller Deadline
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