Man accused of selling fake tickets to Jay Chou concert arrested

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Man accused of selling fake tickets to Jay Chou concert arrested

"The Invincible" Jay Chou concert tour. Photo: The New Paper

Friday, Sep 9, 2016

SINGAPORE - A 22-year-old man accused of selling forged tickets to the Jay Chou concert in Singapore has been arrested.

Police said in a statement on Sept 9 that it received multiple reports from victims who were told to meet the seller at public places, where they were handed forged tickets.

The victims paid for the tickets in cash.

However, they were unable to gain entry on the day of the concert as the tickets were found to be fake.

The offence of cheating carries a jail term of up to 10 years, as well as a fine.

Police said that members of the public should take these precautionary measures when making online purchases:

a) Make your online purchases only from reputable vendors;

b) If advanced payments are necessary, only transact with people you know and trust;

c) Check that the person or company you are buying from is physically located where they claim to be and

d) Check the company or seller's track record. Make enquiries with the clients and customers about the service they received from the seller.

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