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.