Just Askin: How to find Taylor Swift Nashville concert tickets and avoid being scammed

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Want to snag last-minute tickets to Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour?

You're not on your own, kid.

Things got messy quick after Ticketmaster canceled its public onsale for "Eras". Enraged Swifties, Taylor Swift herself and even Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti weighed in on Ticketmaster's poor handling of the situation.

As the most anticipated concert of the summer looms closer and fans race to bask in the lavender haze, one should also be weary of those trying to take advantage with fake ticketing scams.

Tickets to see T-Swift are still available via secondary market re-sellers such as vividseats, seatgeak and stubhub, however one ticket will set you back at least $900.

Question: How to make sure those second-hand Tswift tickets are legit?

Answer: You want too see 'Lover' live, we get it. But remember: If a deal sounds too good to be true, it might be. Follow these simple rules to decrease the chances of heartache.

1. Buy from a reputable source

Despite the insufferable queues, ridiculous prices and site crashes, Ticketmaster is the only verified marketplace for tickers to the "Eras" tour. Fans should proceed with caution when purchasing tickets that don't originate with the ticketing giant.

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2. Obtain a money back guarantee

Fans are able to look up the validity of a vendor using the NATB's member database, all of which offer a 200% purchase guarantee.

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3. Watch out for phishing scams

Remember that Ticketmaster's official domain is @ticketmaster.com, never “ticket-masters.com”, “contact@ticket-master.site” or “payments@ticket-master.online”. Do not click on any suspicious links, enter personal information or wire money.

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4. Avoid the anti-heroes and never buy tickets outside an event

They come with prices and vices and you end up in crisis. This one seems a little too obvious, but if someone is offering front row seats for anything less than $1,000, it's best to steer clear. Don't use cash either. Recorded transactions with credit or debit cards can make it easier to report and file complaints with your credit card company.

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5. Report ticketing scams

Purchased tickets and never received them? Or later discovered they were illegitimate? File a report with The Federal Trade Commission or The Tennessee Consumer Protection Offices.

Diana Leyva covers breaking/trending news for The Tennessean. Connect with her by email at Dleyva@gannett.com or follow her on twitter at @_leyvadiana

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