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Ticketmaster announced it will limit users to one account to combat scalping and defend its practices amid an FTC lawsuit, citing technological measures and policy changes to prevent abuse, while denying allegations of facilitating scalper activities.
Ticketmaster claims to have implemented new measures to combat scalpers and bots, such as ID verification and account restrictions, in response to FTC lawsuits accusing it of working with resellers to inflate prices. The company denies these allegations and states it is doing more than anyone to ensure tickets go to genuine fans, but industry groups criticize these efforts as insufficient and accuse Ticketmaster of collusion with scalpers. The situation remains under scrutiny as more developments are expected.
Ticketmaster announced it will ban users from having multiple accounts and will shut down its TradeDesk platform following a lawsuit by the FTC accusing the company of colluding with scalpers and violating the BOTS Act. The company claims these practices are standard industry behavior and denies the allegations, but acknowledges that the use of multiple accounts has been abused. The policy change aims to address concerns about scalping and protect the integrity of ticket sales.
Ticketmaster announced policy changes including banning multiple accounts, shutting down TradeDesk, and requiring Social Security numbers from brokers following an FTC lawsuit accusing it of anti-competitive practices and bot violations. The company defends its actions, disputes the FTC's claims, and emphasizes efforts to combat scalping and fraud, while also shifting the narrative to focus on technological and legislative issues related to ticketing and bots.
Ticketmaster U.K. has agreed to implement new measures to improve transparency and communication with fans during ticket sales for Oasis's reunion tour, following public outrage over pricing practices and misleading information, with the Competition and Markets Authority overseeing the changes.
The FTC and state prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, accusing them of allowing ticket brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices and using deceptive pricing tactics, violating laws and harming consumers. The case highlights concerns over monopolistic practices in the live entertainment industry.
The FTC and seven states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation for failing to prevent ticket reselling and bot use, alleging the company ignored its own limits, profited from resales, and misled consumers, potentially facing billions in penalties amid ongoing legal and regulatory scrutiny.
The FTC has sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of deceptive pricing, enabling scalpers, and profiting from resale fees, amid ongoing concerns about their market dominance and ticketing practices.
The FTC and seven states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of illegal resale tactics, deceptive advertising, and allowing brokers to buy and resell tickets at higher prices, including a case where over 9,000 tickets were bought for a Beyoncé concert and more than 2,500 resold.
The FTC and seven states have sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster, accusing them of allowing ticket brokers to resell tickets at high markups, violating consumer protection laws and contributing to unfair ticket pricing, especially highlighted during the Taylor Swift Eras tour ticket sales. The lawsuit alleges that Ticketmaster ignored violations by resellers and failed to disclose full ticket prices, with the companies facing ongoing legal challenges over market monopolization.
The FTC has sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation for illegal ticket resale practices, alleging they collaborated with scalpers, engaged in deceptive pricing, and collected excessive fees, which has led to higher costs for consumers and artists, and the companies face ongoing investigations and legal actions.
The FTC and several states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation for illegal ticket resale tactics, deceptive pricing, and allowing brokers to bypass ticket limits, leading to higher costs for consumers and violating consumer protection laws.
The FTC is suing Key Investment Group for illegally purchasing over 2,200 Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets using bots and other deceptive methods, reselling them at a significant profit, and violating the BOTS Act. The company denies wrongdoing, claiming the FTC's interpretation of the law is misleading.
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.
A group used fake accounts and illicit software to buy and resell over 321,000 tickets for major concerts, including Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen, making around $5.7 million in profits. The FTC has accused the operation of bypassing Ticketmaster's security measures, using multiple accounts and repurposed credit cards, and reselling tickets at inflated prices. This comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Ticketmaster's practices and efforts to curb ticket reselling abuse.