On January 6, 2024, a person who identified himself as Gerrard contacted me by phone regarding three concert tickets I was interested in. Initially, I had contacted him through Carousell under the username (jj19479), but he asked me to reach out to him via his contact number using a different account. When I inquired about ticket receipts, he claimed to have them, mentioning that the tickets were only available in physical form.

I proposed an immediate face-to-face meeting to obtain the tickets and pay the agreed-upon price of $250 (including a $12 booking fee, though initially advertised as $238). However, Gerrard stated that he was currently not in Singapore and would return on the 10th, the day before the concert scheduled for the 11th. Despite my request for an in-person meeting, he insisted on a $150 deposit, which I managed to negotiate down to $100. I used Paynow to make the payment and have a screenshot as proof.

On the 10th, Gerrard informed me of some issues and requested full payment for the tickets. He mentioned that his brother would collect the tickets and pass them to me. When I asked for the timing, he suggested the afternoon. Although I proposed paying the next day, he urged an immediate settlement. I sent the remaining $150 via Paynow and requested a picture of the tickets, to which he promised to send one at 1:11 am.

Subsequently, he ceased communication, not responding to calls or messages. I am filing this report as I am concerned that I may not be the only victim.