Industry Jun 11, 2026
Independent Venues Ask US Officials to Combat Fake Ticketing Websites
US venue organisation NIVA has found thousands of misleading websites and URLS which are used by touts to trick consumers into thinking they are buying tickets from official sellers rather than unoffi
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
The US venue organization NIVA has identified thousands of deceptive websites and URLs designed to mislead consumers into purchasing tickets from unofficial resellers, rather than official sellers. These sites often mimic legitimate vendors.
NIVA is calling on state-level officials across the US to take action against these fraudulent operations and protect consumers from deceptive ticketing practices. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.