The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
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"It felt impossible because the demand was just too crazy."
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"It's horrible. I am so sad and heartbroken."
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"If I had just taken a moment to calm down, I might have spotted the red flags."
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As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
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