Tasmanian consumers have been urged to take steps to ensure they are not being ripped off by ticket resale websites when trying to buy tickets to major events such as the Red Hot Chilli Peppers concert.
Consumers who search online for tickets after events have sold out quickly through the official ticket outlets are often directed to unofficial resale websites that have paid to have their ads appear at the top of search engine rankings.
These resale websites have often bought up large numbers of tickets which means consumers miss out or have to pay inflated prices.
Anyone considering buying tickets from websites other than the official ticket seller should check that the site is offering legitimate tickets with suitable processes to protect their purchase.
Consumers should:
Further information can be found at http://consumerlaw.gov.au/tickets/ or by contacting Consumer, Building and Occupational Services on 1300 654 499.