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Oasis Fans Targeted by Ticket Scams Amid Reunion Tour Announcement

Following the band's reunion news, Oasis fans face widespread ticket fraud on social media, with significant financial losses reported.

  • British fans of Oasis have been hit by a wave of ticket scams, primarily on Facebook, following the announcement of the band's 2025 reunion tour.
  • Lloyds Bank reports that Oasis fans account for 70% of concert ticket fraud cases since the band's reunion announcement.
  • Victims, mostly aged 35 to 44, have lost an average of £346, with some losses reaching up to £1,000.
  • The scams often start with fake advertisements on social media, and the fraudsters disappear once payments are made.
  • The UK Competition Authority has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing practices, which have contributed to ticket purchasing chaos.
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