BTS is returning to the stage with their "Arirang World Tour." The group did not perform for more than three years. This big tour started in April and will continue until 2027. They will visit 34 different cities. In Asia, many people want tickets. For every one ticket, 15 people want to buy it. Because so many people want to go, criminals are using scams to steal money.
Scammers go to online fan groups to find victims. They promise cheap tickets or special access. Some scammers even use fake legal papers to look real. After fans send their money, the scammers disappear. This is a big problem in Southeast Asia. In Singapore, police have 62 reports of ticket scams since June 1. These victims lost more than S$68,000. In Malaysia, police have 28 reports from cheated fans.
To help fans, the website Carousell stopped people from selling tickets on its platform. This rule will stay until December 22, which is the last show in Singapore. This helps stop scammers from using popular websites. The tour is very successful and will make almost $2 billion. This huge amount of money makes criminals want to steal from fans. Because the tour lasts a long time, the danger is still high. Fans must be very careful when they try to buy tickets.