Goin’ South and Bodega Cat are performing a sold out show tonight at the new Riverside Village Amphitheater in North Augusta. The show was originally scheduled for last week but was moved due to weather.
You weren’t able to get tickets in time but you really want to go. In perusing the Discussion area of the Event page you are thrilled to see tickets for sale from a handful of people who are unable to make the concert. Usually with a post like this:
“I don’t know if there is anyway I could sell my 3 tickets, something urgent came up. Like or comment on my post if you’re interested.”
“Daphne Makenzie”
YAY! Looks like you’ll be there tonight after all. You send a message to one of the ticket sellers and agree to a price.
Most likely these fine folks are going to steal your money.
Secondary ticket scams on Facebook are really popping since the Pandemic began and many in Augusta are being taken.
We interacted with eight people who posted they had tickets for sale to the show tonight for one reason or another. Not one was legitimate.
While most people would be able to see through the scam immediately, unfortunately people still get taken in by these scammers, sending money and never receiving their tickets.
A quick glance at their Facebook pages reveal new or newish profiles. None have any connection to the Augusta area.
Below are interactions with people claiming to have tickets for sale to the Goin’ South/Bodega Cat show for tonight. A running theme is broken English and a lack of knowledge of the show.
If someone is legitimately looking to sell their tickets, you should be able to parse out a connection to Augusta and more than likely share at least one mutual friend.
If not, don’t send them any money. The promoters of the show are not responsible for policing the discussion area and kicking out the flim flammers. Even if they were, they are too busy to police the conversations taking place.
Buyer Beware!
Lives in Garden Grove, California
Works at U.S. Army
Lives in Garden Grove, California
10:26 AM
Joe
How much for the going south tickets?
How many are you wanting
Joe
As many as I can get my hands on
I got 4 tickets
How much are you budgeting for the tickets
Joe
Are they the VIP?
Yes they are
Joe
Oh great! What do you get with VIP?
How much are you wanting to have them for?
I’m just looking to getting rid of them since they are no use to me at this point in time
Joe
You can’t go I take it?
Sorry I was feeding my dogs
Okay
How much are you wanting to have them for?
So?
You there?
Joe
I am. sorry. how many dogs to you have? are dogs allowed at the show tonight?
Yea they are
Joe
mr sparkles will be thrilled!
That’s a nice name he sure would.
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Works at Studen
Studied at University of Oxford
10:14 AM
Joe
How much for the tickets for goin south?
Ohh ok
How many are you wanting?
Joe
As many as I can get
I’ve got just 4
Joe
Do you have the platinum VIP tickets?
Yes
Are you wanting them!
Joe
Awesome! How much?
How much are you wanting to have them for?
I’m just looking to getting rid of them because they are of no use to me at this point in time.
Joe
Platinum includes the pet sitting service, correct? My dog can’t stay home alone
Yea it does.
Joe
Ok. 20 each?
Well that’s fair enough given
I’m currently out of town due to my the emergency that came up but I will have them sent to your gmail address.
Hope you have a valid gmail address?
Joe
‘sent address’
Joe
Emergency?
Okay got it
How would you like to make payment for them?
Do you have cash app ?
You there ?
Joe
I’m sorry. I’m at work. You said emergency? is everything ok?
Yes I’ve got some serious issue, my partner lost his mom, that’s why I’m giving out our tickets
It’s really a bummer
Do you have cash app?
Joe
Where have you all looked?
Sorry?
Do you have cash app ?
So?
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Matilda Reed
You and Matilda aren’t connected on Facebook
10:20 AM
Joe
How much for the going south tickets
They are e-tickets, I’ll have them sent to your email.
How much will you pay?
And how many are you looking to buy?
Are you there?
Joe
As many as I can, but I am looking for the hold ring tickets
Gold, not hold
I have 4 available, how much will you pay?
Joe
Are they the special gold ring tickets?
Yes they are
Joe
Awesome!
How much will you pay?
Joe
$75 each?
Okay that’s fair
Do you have Cashapp?
Are you there?
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Daphne Makenzie
Millwright and works at Aeropostale and Burger King
10:15 AM
Joe
How much for the tickets to Goin South?
How many are you wanting?
Joe
As many as ppssible
Alright I’ve gotten just 7 available.
How many are you looking for?
Joe
I can use 7. How much? What does that get you?
I got each of them for $30 bucks
How much are you willing to pay for all?
Joe
What do you get for the price of the tickets
I think they will be entertaining you with everything the tickets comes with when you get there.
Joe
Would you take $10 a ticket
I think 80 bucks for all is fair enough for me.
Are you okay with that?
Joe
I think so. Where can we meet?
I would have preferred face value but I’m currently out of town due to my emergency that came up but I will have them sent to your email address.
What’s your email address for the tickets?
Joe
‘sent email’
Okay, how do you make payments.
Are you there?
Joe
I can be the in 10 minutes. I’m downtown.
I don’t understand your point
Joe
Oh I see, you aren’t in town. How do I pay you for them?
I have Cashapp available for payment
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You missed a call from Daphne.
10:40 AM
Call Back
Joe
Can I pay with a Discover card?
How does that works?
I’m only familiar with Cashapp because it’s fast easy and secure
Joe
It’s a credit card
I would have loved to set up for any other payment method of your choice but I didn’t came along with my debit card.
Why don’t you set up for cashapp?
Joe
How do I do that?
You can download it on app store within few minutes.
That’s cashapp.
Joe
So when I download and pay you send tickets? I hate to even ask but how do I know you will send them?
You can count on me on this trust me,Just let me know when you’re all set for it
Joe
Ok. Hold tight
Alright then, I’m waiting.
I can guide you on it, incase you’re confused with the app.
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You and Rose aren’t connected on Facebook
10:18 AM
Joe
How much for the going south tickets
Hello
How much did you budget for it?
Joe
I think they are $30 a ticket right
Yes that’s right.
How many do you need?
Joe
As many as I can get
Okay joe, I’ve gotten 5 available.
Joe
How much for all?
I can sell for 20 each.
They’re all e tickets i will have them forwarded to your email address.
Joe
I have $50
Okay..
What email address do i send them to?
Joe
Can we just meet at the venue?
No that won’t be possible because we would be attending my grandmother’s burial ceremony, that’s why we can’t make it to the event
What email would i forward the tickets to?
Joe
Alright, how will you pay me?
Joe
Do you take Travelers checks?
I have no idea about that joe.
Is that an app?
Joe
I applied to get them. Is that what you mean? I’m sorry I’m new to this.
Oh okay..
Do you have cashapp?
Joe
I am trying to figure that out.
Okay let me know when you are done.
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You and Jessica aren’t connected on Facebook
10:21 AM
Joe
How much for the going south tickets
How many tickets are you looking for ?
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Joe
As many as I can get.
I got 5 ticket
Joe
How much are you asking for them and what does that get you
How much are you willing to pay for each ticket?
Joe
What comes with the tickets? Are they VIP tickets are there tables or chairs?
Yes it vip tickets ?
And how much are you willing to pay for them?
Joe
20 each?
Yes 20$ also cool
Are you willing to purchase the 5 ticket
Joe
Yes! What does vip include?
The vip tickets include chair and table ?
Both?
What is your email to receive the tickets ?
Joe
‘sent email’
’email’ it is correct to receive your ticket?
Joe
Yes.
Do you get cashapp to pay for the tickets
Joe
Can you leave them at the gate for me? Or meet me there?
No it is only purchase online that why you give me your email and it is correct to receive them?
It is eticket okay
Joe
E-ticket? What is that?
They are going through your email after making the payment and it is getting confirmation
Joe
Ahhh. Ok. Sorry, I’m new to this. Can you take a credit card?
Do you got Cashapp ?
Joe
Discover card?
Go download the cashapp from play store
Joe
Ok. Hold on
And after downloading it you will link your card with it so you can make the payment
When you download the cashapp finish so let me know okay
What is going on now joe
Joe
I’m trying to figure out this app
Alright when figure out it finished just let m know okay
Joe
Are pets allowed?
What is that ?
Yes pets are allowed exactly?
Joe
Cats. not dogs. can I take mr. sparkles?
Yes anyone you like
We are allowed them okay
Joe
He’ll be so happy. thank you. When I pay how do i know you send tickets?
You will see them through email exactly
And he has already getting confirmation okay
Have you figured the apps finished
???
Joe what is going on now have you figured the apps finished then we can do the exchange ..okay
Joe
hold on, mr sparkles threw up
How much for the going south tickets
11:21 AM
HeyYou can now message and call each other and see info like Active Status and when you’ve seen messages.
This is my first time selling my tickets onlineI don’t know how to make a discount for a refundMaybe you just pay off the normal price
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Are you there
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How much for the going south tickets
11:40 AM
HelloYou can now message and call each other and see info like Active Status and when you’ve seen messages.
I’m looking to sell 4 tickets. How many would you take off me please?
Joe
$6 each?
If you’d take all 4 tickets off me i could just let them go for $40. Total!$30 i meant..If not then i would do $8 per tickets
