Overview

• Experts warn that capping resale prices could generate £100 million in ticket scams this summer alone.
• Fraud data shows ticket scams cost fans £70 million in England and Wales in 2024 and risks rising to £280 million in 2025.
• Markets with price caps, including Ireland and Victoria, have reported fraud rates more than three times higher than the UK average.
• Capped limits may push buyers toward unregulated platforms and social media marketplaces where scams proliferate.
• The Department for Culture, Media & Sport is consulting on new resale rules while stakeholders urge smart regulation and consumer education to protect fans.