- Over 500 fake BLACKPINK concert tickets were sold, leading to a $58,000 fraud case.
- Seoul police arrested a man for counterfeiting tickets with spelling errors.
- A Hong Kong victim lost HK$4,900 in a similar scam via Threads and Instagram.
BLACKPINK’s Deadline World Tour has stirred massive excitement after a two-year stage break—but the ticket frenzy has also drawn scammers looking to exploit fans.
In Hong Kong, a 25-year-old fan fell victim to a similar scam while attempting to buy tickets for BLACKPINK’s Kai Tak Stadium concerts in January 2026.
BLACKPINK Tour Frenzy Sparks International Ticket Scam Crackdown
As BLACKPINK prepares to kick off their Deadline World Tour in South Korea this July, ticket sales soared—selling out within minutes in multiple countries. But the overwhelming demand has opened doors to scammers targeting enthusiastic fans through unauthorized resale platforms.
Police in Seoul detained Mr. A after discovering he had distributed over 500 fake tickets embedded with typographical errors and manipulated details. The scam earned him roughly $58,000 before police confirmed the forgeries with the official ticket vendor and launched an investigation.
In a separate but related case, a 25-year-old Hong Kong resident was defrauded while attempting to buy tickets online. He had responded to a Threads post and transferred money, only to receive a fake e-ticket. This incident was among 200 reported online shopping scams that week in Hong Kong, with concert tickets being a prime lure.
BLACKPINK’s upcoming shows are set to span the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, culminating in Hong Kong in January 2026. Officials urge fans to only purchase tickets from authorized sources and to verify sellers’ credibility before transferring any money.
While BLACKPINK’s return to the global stage brings joy to millions, the recent scams serve as a stark reminder that fan excitement should always be tempered with vigilance when buying tickets online.
“Fraud thrives where passion meets urgency.” – CyberDefender Hong Kong
