After falling into a common online ticket scam, a young buyer came forward to share his story so that others could learn from his experience. A buyer transferred $60 using Venmo to a seller for reselling tickets, but then the seller vanished into thin air.
No Buyer Protection via Friends & Family
The transaction was made off-the-record under the auspices of the YouTube “Friends and Family” option, without buyer protections. This option offered no time for the scammer, who disappeared leaving no tickets and leaving the victim with no way to recover the funds. Venmo was contacted without the expected result: no refunds or intervention could be provided by the platform.
Disappointment Beyond the Dollar Amount
The victims, who described themselves as part of the generation to have been warned early about online scams, said they were more angry at themselves for falling prey to the scam rather than the amount lost. “I feel so dumb,” they confessed, “It was a rookie mistake.”
Reminder for Digital Caution
While losing $60 may not mean losing much to most people, the incident is a reminder that using safe payment forms and prizing secure platforms, especially in the world of ticket resales, is always best when dealing with an unknown seller.
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