Ontario Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Taylor Swift Fans of $265K in Ticket Scam

An Ontario woman and her partner have admitted guilt in a sophisticated ticket scam that targeted over 100 Taylor Swift fans, defrauding them of more than $260,000. Denise Tisor, previously recognized as a reliable ticket reseller, preyed on fans desperate to attend the superstar's Eras Tour shows in Toronto in November 2024.

Tickets for the highly anticipated concerts at the Rogers Centre were notoriously difficult to obtain. Tisor, also known by the nickname Denise Blackhawk, exploited this scarcity by claiming she had an inside contact at the venue capable of securing seats. Through various digital communications, including Facebook messages, texts, and emails, she arranged ticket sales and accepted payments via e-transfer.

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almost impossible to purchase for most fans

Tisor assured her victims that they would receive their tickets between 48 and 72 hours before the concert. However, as the first show approached on November 14, 2024, none of the ticket buyers had received their purchases. Tisor then alleged that her supposed contact at Rogers had become unresponsive. An investigation into this individual confirmed they had no involvement in the fraudulent ticket sales.

In total, Tisor collected $265,330 from 107 victims. Some fans paid as much as $5,100 for tickets they never received. The statement of facts revealed that a portion of the illicit funds, nearly $140,000, was channeled into the account of Tisor's partner, Davide Blake. The couple subsequently gambled away almost $140,000, losing $56,355 in the process. Tisor pleaded guilty to one count of defrauding the public, while Blake pleaded guilty to possession of property obtained by crime.

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no involvement in the sale of fraudulent concert tickets