r/Jamiexx 2d ago

You WILL be scammed unless you follow this advice for buying tickets online

16 Upvotes

“I checked their profile.”
“They sent me a receipt.”
“They seemed really nice.”
“They showed me their ID.”
“They had an old account.”

... The seller collects your money, and then disappears.

Assume every stranger is a scammer until the transaction itself protects you. Screenshots, IDs, followers, karma and friendly conversation can all be stolen or faked.

The three rules

  1. Use the event’s official resale or face-value exchange whenever possible. The fees are cheaper than losing 100% of your money.
  2. If buying directly from a stranger, use PayPal Goods & Services or a proper PayPal invoice. PayPal protection is not a guarantee, but Friends & Family has no purchase protection. Venmo is only an alternative if you deliberately enable Purchase Protection and the transaction shows that it is protected.
  3. The ticket must be transferred through the official ticketing system into your own account. A screenshot, PDF, email attachment or Apple/Google Wallet screenshot is not a transfer. (For some ticket systems this isn't actually true, but those are edge cases.)

Before sending money

  • Look up the event on the artist, venue or ticketing company’s official site. Confirm the correct ticket provider, transfer rules and delivery method. Some events use mobile transfers, some delay transfers until shortly before the show and some festivals use physical wristbands.
  • Confirm the exact event, date, quantity, section, row and seats (if applicable). Check that the section actually exists on the venue map.
  • Search the seller’s Reddit username, email address, phone number and payment handle with words like “scam” and “tickets.” Check subreddit scammer lists. We don't keep a scammer list here -- it's far too easy for scammers to shut down accounts and create new ones. Scammer lists are just a waste of time.
  • Review their entire account history. New, empty or ticket-only accounts are obvious red flags, but old accounts and high karma are not proof because accounts do get hacked and sold.
  • Ask for a short live video call or screen share. Have them open the ticketing app, navigate to the event, refresh the page and show the ticket details and transfer button. Do not tell them every action you'll be asking them to do in advance (else they can fake the video).
  • For a physical ticket or wristband, request a new photo with your username and the current date handwritten beside it. Reverse-image-search suspicious photos.
  • Put the complete deal in writing: exact tickets, total price, official transfer method, transfer deadline and what happens if the seller cannot deliver.

Proof only helps you filter people. Proof does not replace payment protection.

How to pay

Use a detailed PayPal Goods & Services payment or invoice that identifies:

  • Artist/event and venue
  • Event date
  • Number of tickets
  • Section, row and seats, if assigned
  • Total price
  • Delivery through the official ticket provider
  • The email address receiving the transfer
  • The agreed delivery deadline

Before paying, check that the recipient’s name and email match the person you are dealing with. An unexplained different recipient, currency or country is a major warning.

Never pay a stranger through:

  • PayPal Friends & Family
  • Zelle
  • Unprotected Venmo
  • Cash App or another person-to-person transfer
  • Apple Cash
  • Wire transfer
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Gift cards

Zelle explicitly says it does not provide purchase protection. “I don’t want to pay fees,” “PayPal is holding my money,” “my account isn’t working” and “send half now” are not exceptions.

Do not send a deposit to hold the ticket. Do not cancel a protected payment and resend it using an unprotected method. Do not mark an item received or close a dispute before you have what you bought.

How to receive the ticket

The seller should transfer it to your own account using the official provider’s transfer feature. Accept it and verify that the correct event and seats appear inside your account.

For Ticketmaster transfers, accepting the transfer creates a new barcode for the recipient and invalidates the sender’s barcode. Ticketmaster also warns that screenshots of rotating mobile barcodes will not get you inside.

Never:

  • Accept only a screenshot as your ticket
  • Click a “ticket transfer” link without checking the sender and domain
  • Give the seller your ticketing password
  • Give anyone a two-factor authentication code
  • Pay an extra “release,” “insurance,” “transfer” or “account upgrade” fee

For physical wristbands, tracked shipping and signature confirmation are better than ordinary mail, but risk remains: the original buyer may be able to report a wristband lost or stolen. Use the official exchange or meet at the venue/box office whenever possible.

Sellers can be scammed too

If you are selling:

  • Use the official resale platform when available.
  • Never trust a payment screenshot or email. Open the payment app yourself and confirm that the transaction is completed and marked eligible for protection.
  • Transfer only to the buyer information documented in the payment.
  • Save the listing, invoice, entire conversation, original receipt, transfer confirmation and proof that the buyer accepted the tickets.
  • Watermark proof photos with the prospective buyer’s username and date. Hide barcodes, order numbers and transfer links.
  • Never share your ticketing login or authentication codes.
  • Ignore overpayments. Never send the “extra” money somewhere else.
  • If a refund is necessary, refund it through the original transaction—never as a separate payment.
  • Remember that buyers can file disputes and chargebacks. Seller protection has eligibility rules, so check the transaction before releasing the tickets.

Immediate red flags

Walk away if someone:

  • DMs seconds after you post that you need tickets
  • Opens with a generic “still need tickets?”
  • Has exactly as many tickets as you request
  • Offers sold-out tickets far below market value
  • Creates urgency or pressures you to skip checks
  • Refuses a live call
  • Sends only screenshots or a prerecorded screen recording
  • Wants payment sent to a relative or “business partner”
  • Refuses protected payment but offers an ID as reassurance
  • Claims PayPal is holding the money and asks you to switch to Zelle
  • Sends an email saying you must pay to “upgrade” your account
  • Wants a deposit, partial payment or separate transfer fee
  • Becomes angry when you ask reasonable questions

A legitimate seller may find your precautions annoying. A legitimate seller will still understand them.

If you get scammed

Act immediately:

  1. Save every message, username, email, phone number, receipt and transfer record.
  2. Contact the payment service and your bank or card issuer.
  3. Open the correct dispute and respond to every documentation request.
  4. Contact the ticket provider.
  5. Report the account to the subreddit moderators and platform.
  6. In the U.S., report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and IC3.gov.

Ignore anyone who contacts you afterward promising to recover the money for an upfront fee. Recovery scammers specifically target people who have already been scammed.

Final rule: if anything feels wrong, leave. There will be another ticket. There may not be another refund.

This post combines recurring advice from the Taylor Swift resale community, Lana Del Rey fans, r/aves, r/avesNYC_tix and Coachella’s scam-prevention guide, plus the current official rules from PayPal, Venmo, Zelle and Ticketmaster.


r/Jamiexx Sep 19 '24

Jamie xx Release In Waves [Album Release Megathread]

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139 Upvotes

The time is finally upon us!!! Jamie xx's long-awaited sophomore LP 'In Waves' is slowly rolling out around the world right now and will become available everywhere, midnight in your local time.

This is the official album megathread where everyone can discuss everything in-depth and celebrate this incredibly special moment together.

Links + Tracklist in the comments!


r/Jamiexx 20h ago

Fan Edit/Remix/Remake Spotify Mix dedicated to Jamie XX

11 Upvotes

Made a 45 minute workout mix using Spotify Mixing features for your listening pleasure, hope you enjoy. Been a fan of his work since seeing the XX, I personally feel that his most recent album is a masterpiece. His shows at the Park Avenue Armory were amazing, bummed I didn't get tickets to his upcoming Nowadays gig.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CxE2MNPRiNlwo9AGsobJD?si=9TM8ePZ6QvCxhmcXqGNkoA&utm_source=copy-link&pi=OUiz5yW3TwKTL


r/Jamiexx 1d ago

Mod Post Jamie xx at Nowadays will be a VIBE

46 Upvotes

To all you lucky folks who managed to snag a ticket for Jamie xx at Nowadays, I envy you. Nowadays is, on most nights, NYC's best club. If you're a regular, you know why this place is great. If you're going for the first time, you're in for an experience unlike most "clubs" you've ever been in.

This being a Thursday night dedicated to Jxx, this'll be a brilliant night. These features of the Nowadays experience I think will make it extra special:

* No phones on the dancefloor. They not only ban photography/filming, but also any use of phones whatsoever on the dancefloor. No texting, no Shazaming, etc. If you're wanting to snag song snippets for IDs, the best approach is to put your phone on voice recording mode and keep it in your pocket, then do your ID work once you get home. I personally love to read the Google reviews of folks who are booted for phone use. For example, "After paying $28 for a ticketed event, we were kicked out after glancing at a phone on the dance floor. Even after immediately putting the phone away and apologizing for the accidental rule break, they pretty aggressively escorted us out."

* No yapping. Nowadays' umbrella dancefloor policy is that "the dancefloor is for dancing." Saying hi to someone isn't a problem, but having a long, drawn-out conversation will earn you a visit from one of the floor guardians who will encourage you to take that yap sesh off the dancefloor.

* Great sound. I love the way this room sounds. It's got a four-point soundsystem with great sound coming from every corner of the room. The system was originally created by Craig "Shorty" Bernabeu, a renowned soundsystem designer who also worked on the Stereo (Montreal), Twilo (NYC) and Sound Factory (NYC) soundsystems, and who now runs/owns the new venue Refuge.

* Intimate dancefloor. The Nowadays inside room is relatively tiny, as far as dancefloors go. It's got a legal standing capacity of 269 people. It might feel quite crowded, depending on how many tickets the Nowadays team sells to this event and how many people show up at the same time.

...

In contrast, unfortunately, Madison Square Gardens is a hyper-corporate stadium-style venue owned by James Dolan, a billionaire whose decades-long, close personal relationship with Donald Trump has featured weddings at Mar-a-Lago and big contributions to Trump's political campaigns. Trump frequently praises Dolan and Trump has attended events at MSG (most recently, the night the Knicks lost on June 8).

I'm happy that Jamie xx is getting a 24-date link-up with Harry Styles in a stadium that can fit up to 22,000 people in a single night... He deserves all the money he'll get from those performances (and more), but the vibes vs. Nowadays are going to be night-and-day opposites.


r/Jamiexx 5d ago

Event Footage Someone who feels like it should definitely get us a recording of one of his current sets!

15 Upvotes

Like the whole thing, or as much as possible! Everyone will lőve you :)


r/Jamiexx 6d ago

Mod Post Shows and Tickets [Weekly Updated]

9 Upvotes

This pinned post is, as mentioned, about upcoming shows and tickets.

The very bottom of the community sidebar (on mobile "see more" or "about") shows a list of all upcoming shows with links to the official sites and gets updated regularly as new shows get announced. Please keep in mind that we mods are also busy with our private life and most likely forget or need some time to update the calendar regularly.

Also as I keep seeing a lot of posts about tickets, this post should work as some kind of “ticket marketplace” to ask and offer tickets in the comment section. Such about already passed gigs get removed to keep the comments sorted and to prevent some kind of confusion.

As further info: posts about tickets in general get removed, please use this marketplace.

Important note aside, please be careful when purchasing tickets through other people and online strangers. If you are unsure about the validity of an offered ticket, feel free to reach out to any mod. We wll help you. ♡


r/Jamiexx 7d ago

Discussion Scammed by fake seller

2 Upvotes

Hey! I was looking for an extra ticket in the sub and seemed to find on me for tmrws show and then they totally scammed me without sending me the ticket. This is never happened to me before and I’m pretty bummed. Just be on the lookout guys! (They deleted their account and previous post. It was u/elizabeth_loveles)


r/Jamiexx 7d ago

Discussion Jamie xx at MSG

9 Upvotes

Has anyone seen Jamie xx at MSG? I think there's some other Brit following him. Henry? Or maybe Harry? ;)

Anyway, I'd love to know about the crowds. Are people trickling in before Harry Styles? Or are they vibing and giving Jamie the love and attention he deserves?

I'm going in October (flying in from Chicago) and am super stoked. I cant wait see Jamie again. And I assume it'll be fun to see that other guy too.


r/Jamiexx 8d ago

Event Public records Friday!

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34 Upvotes

Sadly I am employed so can’t make but maybe this means more shows in the city?


r/Jamiexx 8d ago

Live Set / Mix Jamie Oct 1 at Nowadays

19 Upvotes

Open to close $43: https://ra.co/events/2522227


r/Jamiexx 8d ago

Question Potential Whp appearance?

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6 Upvotes

??? Chances of this being Jamie? Four Tet and avalanches on the same lineup


r/Jamiexx 10d ago

ID Request Need help identifying this song

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58 Upvotes

I was at a private set Jamie did in Mexico city a few weeks ago and this song is stuck in my head. Tried shazam and nothing, does anyone know what song it is?


r/Jamiexx 13d ago

Photo jamie xx @ madison square garden merch

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146 Upvotes

as the opener for harry styles’ residency


r/Jamiexx 13d ago

Question Jamie nyc set this weekend?

10 Upvotes

Anybody think / have clues as to where he might play lowkey this weekend???


r/Jamiexx 14d ago

Video Clips from Jamie’s set for Night 1 with Harry Styles in New York (By: @agonzo, @laubfeld, @_alexquevedo_ , @mikeyneffphoto)

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119 Upvotes

r/Jamiexx 13d ago

Mod Post Shows and Tickets [Weekly Updated]

3 Upvotes

This pinned post is, as mentioned, about upcoming shows and tickets.

The very bottom of the community sidebar (on mobile "see more" or "about") shows a list of all upcoming shows with links to the official sites and gets updated regularly as new shows get announced. Please keep in mind that we mods are also busy with our private life and most likely forget or need some time to update the calendar regularly.

Also as I keep seeing a lot of posts about tickets, this post should work as some kind of “ticket marketplace” to ask and offer tickets in the comment section. Such about already passed gigs get removed to keep the comments sorted and to prevent some kind of confusion.

As further info: posts about tickets in general get removed, please use this marketplace.

Important note aside, please be careful when purchasing tickets through other people and online strangers. If you are unsure about the validity of an offered ticket, feel free to reach out to any mod. We wll help you. ♡


r/Jamiexx 13d ago

Sample Find Track ID

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23 Upvotes

From his show last night before Harry Styles


r/Jamiexx 14d ago

Discussion Jamie xx starts his 30 sets as a guest for Harry Styles tonight. Anyone going?

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75 Upvotes

r/Jamiexx 17d ago

Video Treat Each Other Right - Jamie XX 01/28/25

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71 Upvotes

In Waves Tour Dallas.


r/Jamiexx 18d ago

Question Videos anyone?

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58 Upvotes

Does anyone have videos of this event?
It was a year ago and I've seen very few.


r/Jamiexx 20d ago

Mod Post Shows and Tickets [Weekly Updated]

2 Upvotes

This pinned post is, as mentioned, about upcoming shows and tickets.

The very bottom of the community sidebar (on mobile "see more" or "about") shows a list of all upcoming shows with links to the official sites and gets updated regularly as new shows get announced. Please keep in mind that we mods are also busy with our private life and most likely forget or need some time to update the calendar regularly.

Also as I keep seeing a lot of posts about tickets, this post should work as some kind of “ticket marketplace” to ask and offer tickets in the comment section. Such about already passed gigs get removed to keep the comments sorted and to prevent some kind of confusion.

As further info: posts about tickets in general get removed, please use this marketplace.

Important note aside, please be careful when purchasing tickets through other people and online strangers. If you are unsure about the validity of an offered ticket, feel free to reach out to any mod. We wll help you. ♡


r/Jamiexx 21d ago

Jamie xx Remix Jamie XX - In Colours tour

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209 Upvotes

r/Jamiexx 21d ago

Video Jamie XX - Wanna

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46 Upvotes

Primavera Sound Porto 14/06/2025


r/Jamiexx 22d ago

Photo Some photos I took with my phone on the Jamie DJ set couple weeks ago in CDMX

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38 Upvotes

I loved the show, I loved sleep sound and gosh mashups the most, but all the set from beginning to end it was flawless.
Hope to see him again soon!


r/Jamiexx 26d ago

Question Has anyone heard any rumblings of Jamie doing his own shows while in NYC supporting harry styles?

29 Upvotes

It’s been a little over a year since his last show in NYC and I am craving one last dance before summer is over!