Coldplay Ticket Scam: 18-Year-Old's Dream Turns into a Rs 2.2 Lakh Nightmare
BookMyShow also filed an FIR at Vile Parle police station against unknown individuals involved in selling tickets on the black market.
The victim reported booking 24 tickets, only to discover later that they were fake.
An 18-year-old from Chunabhatti lost Rs 2.2 lakh to cyber fraudsters while trying to buy tickets for a Coldplay concert in January 2025.
The victim reported booking 24 tickets, only to discover later that they were fake.
Initially, he paid Rs 7,000 via UPI for one ticket after finding a seemingly legitimate contact number online. When his friends also wanted tickets, they collectively paid Rs 2.17 lakh for 24 tickets.
The scammers sent a fake email confirmation from ‘[email protected],’ which looked similar to the official BookMyShow domain.
Suspicion arose when a relative pointed out issues with the email address.
Realising they had been scammed, the group filed a complaint with the police. Meanwhile, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) started a preliminary inquiry after advocate Amit Vyas accused BookMyShow of ticket scalping.
BookMyShow also filed an FIR at Vile Parle police station against unknown individuals involved in selling tickets on the black market.
The anticipation for the Coldplay concert at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai is high, with tickets quickly selling out. Many fans have expressed frustration on social media about ticketing scams and inflated prices in the black market, prompting police investigations.
The band is scheduled to perform on January 18, 19, and 21 as part of its "Music of the Spheres World Tour 2025."
