My friend and I are passionate music fans. We had been eagerly waiting for the Eras Tour, but our dreams were shattered when we found out that scalpers had bought most of the tickets and were now selling them at exorbitant prices, exploiting fans like us. This is not an isolated incident; it's a widespread issue affecting countless music lovers worldwide.

According to a 2018 report by The Guardian, up to 40% of tickets sold on secondary markets are marked up by more than 50% above face value. This is not just unfair; it's exploitative.

We call upon Ticketmaster, one of the leading ticket sales companies worldwide, to implement changes that will protect consumers from being exploited by scalpers. We propose two key changes:

1) Restrict ticket resale prices to face value on their platform.
2) Prohibit ticket sales through third-party applications like Stubhub and Tick Pick.

These measures will not only ensure fair access for genuine fans but also reduce scams where people sell non-existent tickets. According to a report by Action Fraud in 2019, more than 4,500 people reported falling victim to ticket fraud in just six months. 

By implementing these changes, Ticketmaster can help create a fairer market for event-goers and artists alike while reducing fraudulent activities associated with ticket sales.

Join us in urging Ticketmaster to take action against scalping and fraud. Sign this petition today!