Fraud warning after fan nearly buys fake Oasis ticket

Police have warned music fans in Glossop to be on their guard after an Oasis fan nearly fell foul of a fake ticket scam.

A spokesman for Glossop Police said: "We have received a report in our area of someone trying to buy Oasis Tickets from a supposed friend or associate on social media - which proved to be bogus and a scam. 

"Thankfully they realised after payment that this was a scam. Their bank has been made aware and this has been reported to Action Fraud."

Police advise Britpop fans to only buy tickets from the venue’s box office, the promoter, an official agent or a well-known and reputable ticket exchange site.

The spokesman said: "Should you choose to buy tickets from an individual (for example on eBay or on a social media), never transfer the money directly into their bank account but use a secure payment site such as PayPal.

"Paying for your tickets by credit card will offer increased protection over other payments methods, such as debit card, cash, or money transfer services. Avoid making payments through bank transfer or money transfer services, as the payment may not be recoverable.

"Check the contact details of the site you’re buying the tickets from. There should be a landline phone number and a full postal address. Avoid using the site if there is only a PO box address and mobile phone number, as it could be difficult to get in touch after you buy tickets. PO box addresses and mobile phone numbers are easy to change and difficult to trace."