Emperor warns of hacked staff accounts ticket scam
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 5 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Emperor Entertainment said on September 24 that fraudsters had used phishing tools to take over employees’ social media and messaging accounts and send false messages to people seeking internal concert tickets. The company said the scammers tried to divert payments into personal bank accounts and stressed that only its official corporate account can receive ticket money.
Key Points
- Emperor Entertainment issued a stern statement on September 24 after discovering fraudulent messages sent from hijacked staff social and messaging accounts.
- The company said the scammers targeted people interested in buying internal concert tickets and asked them to deposit money into personal bank accounts.
- Emperor said all internal concert ticket sales accept payment only through its official bank account under Emperor Entertainment (Hong Kong) Limited.
- It said staff are not authorized to collect money through personal accounts or request transfers through social media platforms.
- The company urged anyone unsure about ticket channels or payment methods to verify details through officially published contact methods and report suspected fraud.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong concertgoers, the warning underlines the risk of relying on informal “internal ticket” offers when major shows are in high demand. Emperor’s statement also signals that victims should preserve chat records and transfer receipts and contact police quickly if they suspect they have been cheated.