J‑Jill Ticket Scam—What the Fans Missed Was a Dummy Ticket
On August 19 a sold‑out JJ Lin concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium turned into a nightmare for several fans. The concert was a hit, but some fans paid a few hundred dollars for what turned out to be blank pieces of paper or empty envelopes. According to the New Paper, this scam knocked at least $2,000 out of unsuspecting buyers.
How the Scam Worked
The alleged seller—a woman with an invented story—claimed she was buying back tickets after breaking up with her boyfriend. She promised the tickets would be mailed in a registered post package and advised paying in two halves: a deposit and the rest after delivery.
- Ms C paid $300 via PayNow, but the tracking number turned out to be fake. Later, she was told the tickets were stuck in the post office. No follow‑up, no tickets.
- Ms Tan spent $400, only to receive an envelope with a blank foolscap sheet. She was told the culprit was her own brother, who supposedly had “borrowed” her phone to pull the scam.
- Ms Christine handed over $700 after assuring herself she would check the tickets first. She, too, got a hollow envelope with a blank page. She described her ordeal on Facebook, and at least seven more people stepped forward with similar tales.
Police Steps In
By August 3, the police issued an advisory and urged people to avoid upfront payments and deposits for online concert tickets. Back in 2019, 120 separate purchase‑scam reports were logged, most of them about ticket sales.
All public victims—including Ms C, Ms Tan, and Ms Christine—filed police reports, which authorities confirmed received. They’ve hoped the cases get solved and others are warned.
Takeaway
Always buy through official channels—SportsHub is JJ Lin’s ticket vendor. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. And if someone insists on a “registered mail” and a “tracking number,” double‑check the details before handing over your hard‑earned cash.
