Fraudsters have scammed Oasis fans out of more than £2million amid the soaring demand for reunion tour tickets – and we want to know if you have been targeted. Since the sold-out tour was announced last August, Lloyds Bank estimates that at least 5,000 people have been conned for tickets.
According to the bank’s fraud reports – made by its own customers – Oasis fans have made up 56 percent of all reported concert ticket scams so far this year, with victims losing an average of £436 each. One fan of the Wonderwall band lost more than £1,700 in a single case, highlighting just how much some are willing to pay to see their idols perform live.
On average, victims have been losing around £200 more to fake Oasis ticket sellers than in standard concert ticket scams, with those aged 35 to 44 making up nearly a third (30%) of all cases. The highest number of scam victims have been based in Edinburgh, Warrington and Manchester, with the top 10 locations overall making up a quarter of cases, Lloyds said.
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Since last summer, there have been more than 1,000 cases reported to the bank, which estimates at least 5,000 victims across the UK. The analysis covered concert ticket scams reported by customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland between August 2024 and March 2025, where Oasis was referenced as part of the claim.
In most cases, ticket scams involve fake adverts, posts or listings on social media, offering tickets at discounted prices, or access to events that have already sold out at inflated prices. These scams usually take place in two waves – the first when tickets are released for sale, and again as the event date approaches.
Scammers often encourage victims to pay for the ticket upfront and then vanish after receiving the money, leaving the buyer empty-handed. Liz Ziegler, fraud prevention director at Lloyds, said: “The Oasis tour is the latest target for ticket scammers, with millions of pounds of fans’ money stolen before the gigs even kick off.
“The fact that so many cases start with fake listings on social media, often in violation of the platforms’ own rules, underscores the importance of these companies taking stronger action to tackle scams. It’s vital that consumers feel empowered to shop safely online.
“Buying directly from reputable, authorised retailers is the only way to guarantee you’re paying for a genuine ticket. If you’re asked to pay via bank transfer, particularly by a seller you’ve found on social media, that should immediately set alarm bells ringing.”
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Lisa Webb, a consumer law expert at Which? added: “Scammers are always looking for new ways to part people from their hard-earned cash and, unfortunately, Oasis tickets being in such high demand has created a perfect storm for criminals.”
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