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The Guardian // Entertainment // Music

Don’t roll with it: the ticket scams targeting Oasis fans and other gig-goers

Sunday 6th July 2025, 6:00AM

Posts on platforms such as Facebook claim people have spare tickets and seek payment by bank transferYour favourite band is playing, and you’re desperate to go, but don’t have a ticket. Unfortunately, scammers are trying to cash in on this summer’s must-see gigs, claiming they can get you into sold-out events. So be on your guard.The Oasis gigs, that kicked off on Friday, are among the big-ticket events being used by fraudsters to trick unsuspecting music fans. Earlier this year, Lloyds Bank said that more than 1,000 customers had fallen victim to scams that offered access to the eagerly anticipated concerts. Fans lost an average of £436 each, with the biggest loss more than £1,700. Continue reading...

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