We want to hear your story about being conned while purchasing Oasis reunion tickets as demand grows for tickets.
Fraudsters have scammed Oasis fans out of more than £2million amid the soaring demand for reunion tour tickets – and we want to know if you have been targeted. Since the sold-out tour was announced last August, Lloyds Bank estimates that at least 5,000 people have been conned for tickets.
Oasis fans account for 56% of all reported concert ticket scams this year, with victims losing an average of £436 each, according to the bank’s fraud reports, which were created by its own customers. One Wonderwall fan’s loss in a single case highlights how much people pay to see their idols perform live.
On average, victims have been losing around £200 more to fake Oasis ticket sellers than in standard concert ticket scams, with those aged 35 to 44 making up nearly a third (30%) of all cases. The highest number of scam victims have been based in Edinburgh, Warrington and Manchester, with the top 10 locations overall making up a quarter of cases, Lloyds said.
If you’ve been the victim of a ticket scam, tell us your story in the comments section below and vote in our poll HERE.
Since last summer, there have been more than 1,000 cases reported to the bank, which estimates at least 5,000 victims across the UK. The analysis covered concert ticket scams reported by customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland between August 2024 and March 2025, where Oasis was referenced as part of the claim.
In the majority of cases, ticket scams involve fake advertisements, social media posts, or offers to purchase tickets at discounted prices, as well as access to events that have already sold out for inflated prices. The second wave of scams typically occurs when tickets are available for purchase and again as the event date approaches.
Scammers frequently persuade victims to pay for the ticket in advance before vandalizing once they have the money, leaving the victim empty-handed. Millions of pounds of fans’ money has been stolen before the shows even begin, according to Liz Ziegler, director of fraud prevention at Lloyds.
The fact that so many scam cases begin with fake social media listings and frequently violate the platforms’ own rules, highlights how crucial it is for these organizations to take stronger measures to stop scams. Consumers must feel empowered to make online purchases safely.
The only way to make sure you’re paying for a genuine ticket is to purchase it directly from reputable, authorized retailers. If a seller you found on social media asks you to pay via bank transfer, especially if it’s required, the alarm should ring right away.
Which?’s consumer law specialist Lisa Webb added: “Scammers are always looking for new ways to squander their hard-earned cash, and Oasis tickets’ high demand has created a perfect storm for criminals.”
As criminals continue to target music lovers, we want to know if you have been a victim of an Oasis ticket scam? Tell us your story in the comments section below and vote in our poll HERE.
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