The Los Angeles Police Department has initiated a criminal investigation into live events giant Ticketmaster, following allegations of a large-scale fraud operation targeting employees at Tesla's electric vehicle factory.
According to official police documents, the probe was launched after numerous complaints emerged from workers at the Fremont-based Tesla plant. The employees reported purchasing what they believed were legitimate concert tickets through a company internal website, only to discover the tickets were fraudulent upon arrival at the venue.
Sophisticated Scam Targets Automotive Workers
The scheme appears to have been carefully orchestrated, with the internal Tesla site being compromised to promote the fraudulent ticket sales. Workers were offered deals for high-profile events, making the scam particularly damaging as victims missed out on anticipated concerts and lost significant sums of money.
Police records indicate the investigation is examining how the scam operated and whether there was any potential insider involvement that facilitated access to Tesla's internal communication channels.
Ticketmaster Faces Security Questions
The involvement of Ticketmaster, one of the world's largest ticket sales and distribution companies, raises serious questions about ticket authentication and consumer protection measures within the events industry. The company has yet to make an official public statement regarding the investigation.
This case highlights growing concerns about digital fraud targeting corporate employees through internal systems previously considered secure. The LAPD's commercial crimes division is leading the investigation, though specific details about the number of victims or financial losses remain undisclosed at this stage.
Both Tesla and Ticketmaster are cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues to unfold.
