Lloyds Bank issues urgent ticket warning to Oasis fans and the ‘simple rule’ to avoid scam
Ticket scam cases "more than doubled" last summer, Lloyds Bank data shows.
Lloyds Bank has issued an urgent warning to Oasis fans eagerly awaiting the band's much-anticipated reunion tour, offering essential advice on how to avoid falling victim to ticket scams. This follows reports earlier this year that Taylor Swift fans lost an estimated £1million to fraudsters during her Eras tour.
Liz Ziegler, fraud prevention director at Lloyds Bank, cautioned: “Hot on the heels of Taylor Swift’s record-breaking UK tour, fraudsters will be eagerly anticipating another run of sell-out shows next summer.
"Missing out on these landmark gigs would be devastating for Oasis fans who have waited so long for this reunion. But you can be sure that criminals are getting ready to ‘slide away’ with their hard-earned cash."
A significant number of these scams originate on social media platforms, where impostors create fake profiles to sell non-existent tickets.
In fact, Lloyds Bank research shows nearly half of all concert ticket scams start on Facebook, including Facebook Marketplace, with around a quarter originating on X (formerly Twitter).
Ms Ziegler emphasised that the key to avoiding scams is sticking to official ticketing platforms.
She said: "The simple rule for fans is always to stick to official ticketing platforms and avoid deals which look too good to be true.
Reported scam cases related to concert tickets have seen a dramatic rise, with incidents more than doubling last summer compared to the same period the previous year—a staggering increase of 158 percent.
To stay safe when purchasing tickets, it’s crucial to be aware of the warning signs.
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Top tips to stay safe when buying Oasis tickets:
- Avoid social media: Fraudsters often use social media platforms to advertise fake tickets. Always search for tickets from trusted sources and avoid clicking on ads or links from unverified profiles.
- Trust your instincts: If a ticket price seems unrealistically low, it could be a scam. High demand for tickets often means higher prices, which scammers use to trick desperate buyers.
- Make it official: Only purchase tickets directly from official ticketing or reselling platforms. Paying by bank transfer increases the risk of losing your money.
Oasis tickets will go on sale at 9am on Saturday, August 31 on Ticketmaster, Gigs and Tours, and See Tickets. Dublin tickets will be available from 8am on the same day.
