A third-party ticket seller has left hundreds of Morgan Wallen fans without tickets — or their money — ahead of the country star’s back-to-back concerts at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
The alleged scheme centers on HailGate, a company typically associated with University of Michigan football tailgates and event ticketing. Wallen performed two shows at the venue, known as the Big House, with tickets priced anywhere from roughly $100 to upward of $2,600 for premium seats. Dozens of buyers say they paid for tickets and VIP packages through HailGate and never received what they purchased — a situation that has since drawn the attention of law enforcement.
Hundreds of Alleged Victims Come Forward
Bill Karpovich, a 34-year-old Michigan resident, told The Detroit News he paid $290 for a ticket to the Saturday night show through HailGate but never received it. When he reached out to HailGate owner John Klein seeking answers or a refund, Karpovich says Klein ignored his messages and eventually blocked him. That’s when Karpovich started digging.
“Later on that night I was going through my news feed and saw another lady on HailGate was complaining, calling him out as a fraud,” Karpovich told the outlet. “I did some research, and within an hour 10 more people popped saying this (fraudulent activity) was going on.”
Facebook Group and Police Reports
Karpovich and his girlfriend responded by creating a Facebook group for people claiming to be affected by the alleged HailGate scam. The group has grown to more than 600 members, with fans sharing their accounts, comparing details, and weighing potential courses of action. Alleged victims say the missing purchases included not just concert tickets but also meet-and-greet packages and other paid items.
Karpovich says he and several other alleged victims have already filed reports with the Michigan State Police, signaling the situation could escalate well beyond social media grievances.
