https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-administration-sues-san-diego-company-for-alleged-massive-ticket-scalping-scheme-san-diego-union-tribuneContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-administration-sues-san-diego-company-for-alleged-massive-ticket-scalping-scheme-san-diego-union-tribunehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-administration-sues-san-diego-company-for-alleged-massive-ticket-scalping-scheme-san-diego-union-tribune#u138705Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:51:31 +0000The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission filed a civil lawsuit on October 15, 2026, against San Diego-based REPS & Company and three executives. The government alleges the firm violated the BOTS Act by bypassing online purchase limits to illegally acquire more than 18.5 million tickets. The scheme targeted tours for artists including Beyonce, Post Malone, and Pitbull, generating at least $120.8 million in resale profits by selling tickets to consumers at inflated prices.Why it mattersThe BOTS Act prohibits the use of software to bypass security measures on ticketing websites.