Ticketmaster Changes Taylor Swift Ticket Transfer Rules Amid Recent Cyberthefts

Ticketmaster implements new rules on how fans are transferred Taylor Swift tickets amid a rise in reported scams.

The ticket giant recently updated its website to indicate that ticket transfers for Swift concerts can only begin 72 hours before the event.

Previously, Swifties could transfer tickets between Ticketmaster accounts at any time.

Ticketmaster representatives confirmed the rule but did not respond to questions about the reason for the change.

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This follows an increase in the number of reported hacks on Ticketmaster accounts that have affected Swift’s Canadian fans, as well as ticket holders for other events hosted by the company.

Some customers posted on social media that concert tickets they purchased months ago were suddenly transferred from their Ticketmaster accounts without their permission.

The company said in a statement that it was working to “restore fans’ tickets.”

“The best way for fans to protect themselves is to set a unique, strong password for all accounts, especially for their personal email, which is where we often find security issues originate,” he writes .

“Fraudsters are looking for new cheaters across all industries, and tickets will always be a target because they have value, which is why Ticketmaster is constantly investing in new security enhancements to protect fans.”