Toronto police have arrested a GTA woman who they allege scammed dozens of Taylor Swift fans out of nearly $70,000 by promising them tickets that never materialized.
The woman used the alias “Denise Blackhawk” while selling the tickets on Facebook Marketplace, police said in a news release Tuesday.
Her victims would e-transfer her an agreed amount for the tickets — police noted some of these deals were done when tickets first went on sale in 2023 — and were assured they’d be sent closer to the concert date. The tickets never materialized, police said.
Twenty-eight victims sent the woman money, police said.
The accused, who is from Burlington, has been charged with 32 counts of fraud under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
She also faces one count each of fraud over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.Â
The woman is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 10.
Toronto police, who are also working with Halton police on the case, said they believe there are still more victims out there.
Anyone from Toronto who may have purchased a fraudulent ticket is asked to contact police or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.
