{
  "id": 15156089,
  "title": "Qatar Calendar issues notice on ticketing scams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/qatar-calendar-issues-notice-on-ticketing-scams",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T08:21:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/17/10/2026/qatar-calendar-issues-notice-on-ticketing-scams"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar – Qatar Calendar, the official platform for events in the country managed by Visit Qatar, has issued a cautionary notice to its followers regarding an uptick in fraudulent ticketing schemes. The organization has advised the public to purchase tickets exclusively through official channels, emphasizing the importance of verifying the legitimacy of ticket purchases.\n\nThe warning was posted on Qatar Calendar's Instagram account, where it stated, \"Notice: We've seen a rise in ticket scams. To protect yourself, please purchase tickets strictly through the official links in our bio.\" The message served as a reminder for attendees to remain vigilant and rely solely on the platform's verified sources when planning their event attendance.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Calendar, Visit Qatar's hub for events across the country, has warned its social media followers about a rise in ticketing scams. </p> <p>It urged the public to purchase tickets for events announced on its pages only through official websites. </p> <p>\"Notice: We’ve seen a rise in ticket scams. To protect yourself, please purchase tickets strictly through the official links…",
  "key_points": [
    "Qatar Calendar warns of ticket scams",
    "Purchase tickets only through official links",
    "Caution advised via Instagram post"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}