A familiar scam has reemerged on r/OutsideLands involving fake backstage wristband sales. The scammer claims to be an insider with leftover passes supposedly tied to cancelled Bonnaroo events, pushing urgent messages to rush buyers. Payments are demanded exclusively via Cash App, with warnings not to post publicly.
Community members confirm these fraudulent posts cycle regularly, often from burner accounts, exploiting excitement with manufactured urgency. No backstage wristbands have been distributed, nor are any legitimate backstage passes currently on offer.
What you need to know:
- Do NOT engage with anyone promising exclusive backstage wristbands off the books.
- Avoid sending money via payment apps blind to unverified sellers.
- Verified ticket exchanges like CashorTrade.org provide safer, fan-to-fan marketplaces with protections in place.
- Reputable Facebook groups and official ticket sources remain the best options for ticket transactions.
Stay alert and protect your festival experience by steering clear of these scams. Your backstage access is worth waiting for — never risk it to a stranger’s post on Reddit.
Source: r/OutsideLands