Most Businesses found online are susceptible to internet fraud, scams, etc. and are quite difficult to control. With all of the security measures enabled by Eventbrite, it is still not left out of target as scammers’ find their way of selling fake tickets to customers. Let’s know more about Eventbrite Scam.
Eventbrite is one of the most popular legalized online ticket booking and event management websites that allows one to sell tickets, create an event, verify booking and track attendance, and scan proof of registration. It renders free event services unless it requires an online ticketing service, where it charges a fee from the event organizers in exchange for the online ticketing services. This website was founded in 2006 and has sold tickets to more than 150,000 events globally. It is also a safe platform because they comply with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) requirements, and payments are processed over a secured and encrypted connection, making it safe to use a credit card on Eventbrite, as they also do not sell your personal information to third parties and also make sure that all their employees comply with their privacy policy.
Common ways to Identify Eventbrite scam are:
- A non-functional ticket is given to you.
- Not getting the ticket you paid for
- Receiving a different ticket you did not purchase.
How to Be Aware of Eventbrite Scam?
Buying tickets online saves time and the stress of going through the old method of a queue to purchase a ticket. However, differentiating an authentic ticket from a counterfeit one is difficult to tell. But these following steps can guide you in avoiding buying fake tickets. These include:
- Pay by Credit card: This secures your payment by ensuring the credit card provider enable your payment is successful and also help you refund your money whenever there is a scammed report from you.
- Do not purchase tickets from unapproved buyers: Check the official ticket distributors or event organizers.
- Once the ticket slot is completed, any further notification that says there is another available ticket, you should know that it is scam or contact the organizer to be sure if another set of tickets was uploaded.
Steps required of a Eventbrite scammed victim.
Once you realized that you got a counterfeit ticket, quickly take the following steps to report it:
- On the Eventbrite site, navigate to where the listing of events is and select the relevant content. You can get the name of an event from the events directory, if the name is not listed, then it is an exclusive (private) event.
- Select “Report This Event” at the bottom of the event listing (under connect with us).
- Fill out the report by selecting the content that describes your plight. It is also good to give a well-detailed report of your situation in the “Description Section” button, you should not forget to include a valid email address.
- Click the “Submit Report” button; you will get a success message afterward, notifying you that the event you reported is now under investigation.
Essential Information to Check When You Book A Ticket.
There are certain things Eventbrite has put in place to mitigate you from being scammed, which are:
- Event Details, such as event name, date of the event, location of the event, your name, and ticket type and order number.
- Ticket will be automatically sent to you as a PDF attachment with order confirmation to your mail, and this can also be viewed in your Eventbrite app immediately you complete your order.
- An option to download a PDF ticket. Once you did not see this option, make sure to contact the event organizer to confirm if the tickets were not selected to be generated.
- The event image will be displayed above the name of the event on the PDF ticket, if not found, the space will be blank.
- A message directing you to print the ticket or bring the ticket to the event venue. The message is customized based on the organizer.
- If there is a payment to be made, the invoice of your payment will be a separate PDF attachment attached to the order confirmation email.
Conclusion
Eventbrite has made life easier for event creators by making it possible to share the link across multiple platforms, track events, and the number of attendees coming to your events. It has made it easier for customers to quickly and easily purchase a ticket online and also ensures the confidentiality of customer’s information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Is Eventbrite legit?
Yes, Eventbrite is a legit platform, one of the largest ticket-selling platforms.
- How can I find my ticket?
You can always find your ticket in your email box, your Eventbrite account, or the Eventbrite app.
