re: Zelle money

I posted a “looking to buy” thread on Craigslist for a concert ticket. Trying to get something last minute for less than face value. Had success doing this for years but when ticket transfers went digital, a scammer responds saying he has ticket but you Zelle the money first. I said I would Zelle half and then he send tickets and then I’d Zelle the other half. Of course the ticket never came. I think I got scammed for $40, worst part is that I’ve been giving money to Ticketmaster ever since.