Gig Ticket Fraud – £1.6M Lost in 2024

Overview

• In 2024, scammers stole approximately £1.6 million by selling fake gig and concert tickets.
  
  
• Most cases involved purchases made through social media with no actual tickets delivered.
  
  

How the Scam Works

• Fraudsters post last-minute ticket offers for high-demand events.
  
  
• Victims are lured through platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
  
  
• Payment is requested via bank transfers or untraceable methods.
  
  
• Tickets are never sent, and the seller disappears.
  
  

Red Flags

• Prices that seem too good to be true.
  
  
• No official vendor presence or payment protection.
  
  
• Requests to pay via direct transfers or crypto.
  
  

Tips to Stay Safe

• Only buy tickets from official or trusted reseller platforms.
  
  
• Avoid direct transactions with unverified sellers.
  
  
• Don’t click on ticket links sent via private messages or WhatsApp.