Ontario woman pleads guilty to defrauding Taylor Swift fans out of $265K in ticket scam
An Ontario woman and her partner have pleaded guilty to defrauding over 100 Taylor Swift fans out of $265,330 in a fake ticket scheme for the Eras Tour. Denise Tisor, a known reseller, claimed to have a contact at Rogers Centre but never delivered the tickets, leaving many victims heartbroken.
Why it matters
This case highlights the significant risks of ticket scams for high-demand events and serves as a crucial warning to consumers about fraudulent resellers. It also demonstrates the legal consequences for individuals who perpetrate such schemes, impacting consumer trust in online transactions.
An Ontario woman and her partner have pleaded guilty to defrauding more than 100 Taylor Swift fans out of more than $260,000 in a fake ticket scheme centred on the superstar’s Eras Tour.
Denise Tisor was known as a reliable reseller of tickets to concerts and events before Taylor Swift played six nights in Toronto in November 2024, according to an agreed statement of facts presented by the Crown and defence.
Tickets to the Eras Tour shows at the Rogers Centre were, in the words of the statement of facts, “almost impossible to purchase for most fans,” who turned to resellers for help.
The court document stated that many people reached out to Tisor, whose nickname was Denise Blackhawk, to ask if she could help them find tickets.
She claimed she had a contact at the Rogers Centre who could get their hands on seats.
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