Fans of Billie Eilish have been cautioned to stay vigilant for scammers as tickets for her upcoming “Нit Me Hard and Soft” tour in Australia become available.
Tickets for the American superstar’s 2025 tour, which has already sold out, were released last week, but cybercriminals are reportedly creating and listing fake tickets for resale.
Adrianus Warmenhoven, a cybersecurity expert with NordVPN, explained that scammers target fans with fake ‘resale’ tickets, especially after the shows in Brisbane and Sydney quickly sold out.
“People tend to let their guard down when they feel like the official tickets are too pricey or if they missed the initial sale,” he said. “This creates opportunities for scammers, who are waiting to exploit unsuspecting fans, gain access to personal data, or receive illιcιt payments.”
Billie Eilish herself issued a warning to her fans about the risƙ of scams just before ticket sales began. She posted on Instagram, “Guys, watch out for scams—no tickets have been sold yet for the tour. Don’t buy tickets from anyone claiming to sell them.”
In Australia, D reserve tickets start from $129.90, about $40 more than the price of similar seats at Taylor Swift’s recent Australian shows. General admission tickets are selling for $199.90, and A reserve aisle seating costs $269.90.
Billie Eilish’s Australian tour in early 2025 will feature 12 arena concerts along the country’s east coast. It kicks off at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on February 18, with additional dates in Sydney at the Qudos Bank Arena and in Melbourne at the Rod Laver Arena.
