Shakira in Peru: how to avoid scams when buying tickets for her concert

The high demand for tickets for concerts Shakira in Peru and Latin America it has aroused the interest of scammers, who seek to deceive fans with fake websites or fraudulent profiles on social networks.

According to a study by the cybersecurity company Kaspersky, 30% of users in the region have been victims of fraud with their credit cards.

“Cybercriminals know about the high demand that exists to attend these events, even though the costs are increasingly higher, it is an opportunity to steal fan information in different ways. In addition to violating sales platforms, they can generate fake websites pretending to be the official page of the company or bank selected to purchase tickets. They can also create fraudulent profiles on social networks to deceive people with false resales, taking advantage of the little attention there is to the euphoria to get tickets. That is why it is important that they protect their money, their banking details and carefully review where they enter this information,” said Isabel Manjarrez, Security Researcher with Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team.

Kaspersky experts share the following tips to help you protect your cards and tickets for this and future concerts:

● Avoid leaving your cards registered on shopping sites or applications. Always enter details at checkout, if you want to make purchasing easier, password managers can also securely store your card details and automatically enter them into the site.

● Before purchasing, verify that you are entering official websites. You can identify them with certain security mechanisms, such as the lock symbol in the address bar, the URL must begin with “https” and must include a lock icon.

● Activate purchase alerts. Ask your bank to notify you by SMS or email of all purchases made with your card. This will help you clarify or cancel any movements you are not aware of.

● Do not make deposits or provide personal information in advance. Be cautious with supposed promotions that reach you by email, SMS or WhatsApp. Verify that the information is real through official sources, avoiding entering links or sharing information.

● Opt for a virtual card. These types of cards have a temporary CVV that is updated at the time of purchase, so if they fall into the hands of third parties they will not be able to progress with banking transactions.

● It has cybersecurity protection. A solution like Kaspersky Premium protects your personal data, online payments, unauthorized connections to other devices, as well as the protection of your identity.

Specialists also suggest the use of virtual cards with temporary security codes, which allow payments to be made without exposing the real card data. Furthermore, having aupdated cybersecurity software helps protect both personal and financial information from potential cyber attacks.

In the excitement of getting tickets, fans are urged not to let their guard down and follow these recommendations to avoid falling victim to scams that could ruin their experience. Purchasing from official sites remains the best option to guarantee security.