Celine Dion fans are facing a growing problem with ticket scams as they prepare for the singer's long-awaited return to the concert stage in Paris. The Plenitude Arena, which will host Dion for 16 shows in September and October and another 10 in May, has issued warnings about fraudulent websites trying to trick attendees and steal money. The high demand for tickets, driven by Dion's return after a health-related hiatus, has created opportunities for scammers to exploit the situation. According to Group-IB, a cybersecurity firm based in Singapore, fraudsters are taking advantage of the excitement surrounding Dion's concerts. The first of the 26 shows is scheduled for Saturday. Céline Trioux, the arena's marketing director, told the Associated Press that the risk of scams is highest when tickets first become available and in the days leading up to the shows. She explained that fans who couldn't secure tickets might turn to unverified sources, putting them at risk of falling victim to scammers. Despite the shows selling out quickly, some VIP packages with extras like Champagne are still available through the arena's website, priced between 1,099 euros and 2,990 euros. Trioux urged fans to purchase tickets only from authorized resellers: AXS France, Ticketmaster France, and Fnac Spectacles. She warned against buying from individuals or social media ads, as there is no way to confirm the legitimacy of the tickets. Group-IB reported that fake websites mimicking official ticketing platforms and Dion's and the arena's sites have been discovered. Some of these sites have URLs that closely resemble the real ones, such as celinedion.co instead of celinedion.com, or axs-billetterie.com instead of axs.com. Trioux emphasized the importance of checking the URL carefully to avoid scams. Lawyers have identified nearly 200 fraudulent websites and social media accounts offering Dion tickets, but shutting them down is difficult due to the fast pace of technological change. The Plenitude Arena has set up a complaints desk for those who have been scammed. Fans who arrive with fake tickets will be helped by staff who can guide them through the process of filing a police complaint. Dion's concert series marks a significant milestone for the 58-year-old singer, who hasn't performed since revealing her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome in 2022. Her last public appearance was at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she performed "Hymne à l’amour" from the Eiffel Tower. Fans from around the world are traveling to reconnect with one of pop music's most celebrated artists.