At least five people in Singapore have reportedly fallen victim to scams involving tickets for the upcoming BigBang XX:Cosmos concert, with total losses reaching at least S$3,500.
The Singapore Police Force issued an advisory warning members of the public to be cautious when purchasing tickets online, particularly as interest in the highly anticipated concert grows.
According to the police, reports linked to the ticket scam were received in August 2026. The scammers had allegedly begun targeting fans even before general ticket sales officially started.
Fans targeted through online ticket listings
In the reported scam variant, victims came across advertisements or listings claiming to offer BigBang concert tickets on online platforms.
Believing the listings to be legitimate, victims contacted the purported sellers to purchase tickets.
The scammers then requested advance payment through methods including bank transfers and PayNow, with victims paying in order to secure the tickets.
After receiving the money, the scammers allegedly became uncontactable or failed to provide the promised tickets.
Some victims only realised they had been deceived after failing to receive their tickets and being unable to reach the sellers.
The police warned that similar scams have also been reported in connection with other concerts, particularly events where demand for tickets is expected to be high.
Police warn fans against unofficial sellers
The authorities said they had contacted Carousell to request the removal of relevant resale listings involving the concert.
Facebook Marketplace does not permit content promoting the buying, selling or trading of event tickets under Meta’s commerce policies. TikTok Shop’s policies likewise do not support the sale of concert tickets.
Despite these restrictions, scammers may continue attempting to reach potential victims through other online channels.
The police advised concertgoers to be particularly careful when dealing with sellers they have not met or verified.
Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets only through authorised ticketing platforms.
Police recommend ScamShield and banking security features
The police also reminded members of the public to take several precautions when making online purchases.
One recommendation is to use the ScamShield app and activate security features such as two-factor authentication or multifactor authentication for bank accounts.
Users should also consider setting transaction limits for internet banking and using a Money Lock feature where available to provide additional protection for their savings.
The authorities also advised members of the public to check before making payments.
Anyone unsure about a potentially fraudulent transaction can contact the 24-hour ScamShield Helpline on 1799. The ScamShield app can also be used to check suspicious phone numbers, messages and website links.
Concertgoers urged to check before paying
The police urged members of the public to purchase tickets only from authorised sellers, especially for popular concerts where limited ticket availability can create pressure for fans to make quick decisions.
Scammers may exploit this urgency by offering supposedly genuine tickets and asking buyers to transfer money immediately.
Members of the public should also report suspicious advertisements to the relevant social media or e-commerce platforms.
Anyone who encounters a suspected scam is encouraged to alert the authorities, as well as warn family and friends who may potentially fall victim to similar schemes.
The police stressed that combating scams requires a collective effort and urged Singaporeans to remain vigilant when making online purchases.
With at least five reported cases already linked to the BigBang concert ticket scam and losses of at least S$3,500, fans looking for tickets should verify the seller and platform carefully before transferring any money.