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The FTC Is Cracking Down on Ticket Brokers, So Let’s Go Behind the Ticket Resale Curtain. Part I: Who Are the People Powering This Grey Market?

Ticket brokers—often known as ticket flippers or scalpers—have long been a visible force in the ecosystem of live events. These individuals operate at the intersection of demand and scarcity, taking ...
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Concert ticket brokers sued for alleged violations of sales rules

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing a Maryland-based ticket broker for allegedly using illegal tactics to scoop up tickets for high-demand events, including Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. The ...
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Ticket Broker Rigged System To Resell Taylor Swift Tickets For Huge Profits, FTC Says

The federal government is suing a Maryland ticket broker, accusing the company of scooping up hundreds of thousands of tickets for major events, including Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour. The ...
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FTC says group flooded Ticketmaster with fake accounts to buy up tickets

Federal regulators are suing a ticket broker accused in a multimillion-dollar scheme to resell thousands of tickets to live events, including Taylor Swift’s record-setting “The Eras Tour,” by ...
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FTC sues ticket reseller, saying it illegally exceeded purchase limits for Taylor Swift, other shows

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday against a ticket broker, alleging the company used illegal tactics to exceed purchasing limits for popular events and then resold ...