Over £2 Million Lost to Oasis Reunion Ticket Scams, Bank Warns
Lloyds Banking Group has revealed that Oasis fans have collectively lost more than £2 million in ticket scams ahead of the band’s much-anticipated reunion tour.
The bank estimates over 5,000 people have been defrauded since tickets went on sale last summer, with its customers alone reporting over 1,000 cases. Victims lost an average of £436 each, significantly higher than the average concert ticket scam. In one case, a fan lost over £1,700.
More than half of all reported concert ticket scams this year have involved Oasis, with hotspots including Edinburgh, Warrington, and Manchester. People aged 35–44 were the most targeted demographic.
Lloyds is urging fans to avoid unofficial sellers and social media groups, where fraudsters often post fake listings. Most scams involve sellers disappearing after receiving money via bank transfer.
Liz Ziegler, the bank’s fraud prevention director, said: “Buying directly from authorised ticket sellers is the only way to guarantee legitimacy. If you’re asked to pay via bank transfer by a stranger, that’s a red flag.”
Consumer experts are encouraging the public to report suspicious posts and only use platforms offering secure payment options, such as credit cards protected under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.
