Oasis fans ‘lose £2m’ to resale ticket scams

Ahead of Oasis's upcoming UK stadium dates, Lloyds Bank is reporting a surge in fraud cases from those buying resale tickets

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UK Oasis fans have lost an estimated £2 million to ticket scammers since tickets for the historic reunion tour went on sale last year, according to new research.

Analysing over 1,000 reports from its customers, Lloyds Bank found a surge in fraud cases around the sold-out run, with 56% of all reported concert ticket scams being for the Mancunian rockers.

“The Oasis tour is the latest target for ticket scammers, with millions of pounds of fans’ money stolen before the gigs even kick…

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