US EditionTicket scams soar for festivals and summer shows - how to avoid ticket fraud
- Music fans face rising ticket scams during the current festival season, with losses reported in the UK and social media sales noted.
- Scams stem from fraudsters stealing cash through resold tickets that may deny venue access, worsened by bank transfer payments and failed booking firms.
- Lloyds analysis found Oasis fans lost over £2 million since ticket sales began last year, while some Glastonbury fans lost up to £16,500 on VIP packages.
- Financial crime specialist Siobhan Blagbrough expressed sympathy for those who lose out on events they have eagerly anticipated and saved for, advising people to be vigilant when making bank transfers.
- The government started a consultation to improve ticket resale rules, aiming to increase consumer protection, transparency, and reduce ticket touts through new regulations.
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Ticket scams soar for festivals and summer shows - how to avoid ticket fraud
Festival and gig-goers are being warned to watch out for scams and third-party sellers as festival season gets into its swing
Billy Idol Warns Fans
Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Billy Idol warned fans about a scammer pretending to be him in order to solicit money. The scammer used a fake seat code and promised a special meet and greet at a concert in Toronto. Officials believe the scammer might be using AI to mimic Idol’s voice in phone calls. Idol clarified on Instagram that he would not solicit money from fans personally. “There [are] scammers out there soliciting $ (money) pretending …
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