Crime Oasis tour: 5 Ticketmaster scams to watch out for as tickets go on sale By Matthew Mohan-Hickson Technology writer Published 27th Aug 2024, 08:02 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now The Importance of Being Vigilant đŽââď¸ Oasis to reunite for a huge UK tour in 2025. Ticket demands for the shows are expected to be extremely high.
Ticketmaster issues warnings for how to avoid scams for hotly anticipated shows. Oasis fans will Definitely, Maybe need to be on their guard to avoid ending up as victims of a scam as tickets go on sale. Demand is expected to be incredibly high for the reunion shows , which are set to be among the most anticipated of the decade.
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Fans were sent into a tizzy as amid reports of a reunion, Liam Gallagher dedicated his performance of âHalf the World Awayâ at Reading Festival to his brother Noel and declared him the âbest songwriter in the worldâ. At the same time, Blossoms were finishing a headline show at Manchesterâs Wythenshawe Park when what appeared to be the Oasis logo appeared with the date â27.08.
24â. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The bandâs official social media account then shared the same image with the added qualifier of 8am on Tuesday (27 August). Noelâs Twitter account also tweeted the same post.
Oasis have since officially announced a huge UK reunion tour for 2025. It includes shows in Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Dublin and London - but if you are hoping to get tickets , make sure to remain vigilant for potential scams. Ticketmaster issues scam warning The ticketing giant has warned fans trying to get tickets for hotly anticipated shows, such as the Oasis reunion shows, to watch out for potential scams.
Fraudsters are known to use popular events as cover to attempt to steal money or personal information from unsuspecting victims. On its website , Ticketmaster warns: âOne thing is for sure â you can never be too safe when it comes to where youâre buying tickets from.â Oasis fans will want to make sure to watch out for the following, so they donât end up scammed out of money or with fake tickets.
Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Oasis band members Noel (left) and Liam Gallagher are pictured during a photo call at Wembley Stadium. | PA Only buy tickets from official sources Make sure that when you are attempting to buy Oasis tickets, you only head to official retailers - such as Ticketmaste r. A surefire way to make sure you are buying from a legit source is to check the artistâs own website, they will have a list of the official ticket retailers.
Avoid buying tickets on social media If you see people claiming to be selling Oasis tickets - particularly for inflated prices - on social media, it is worth being extra vigilant. While they could be scalpers trying to make a quick buck off the high demand, it could also be a scammer who will take your money and not actually give you tickets. Also, major artists now have measures in place to combat scalpers, including not actually allowing tickets to be resold.
So it is wise to remain sceptical, even if it isnât a case of fraud - because you donât want to end up with tickets you canât use. Read More Oasis reunion: Liam and Noel Gallagher announce comeback tour - their history including Knebworth, Blur feud, and break-up 13 photos of Oasis heyday as Liam and Noel tease long-awaited reunion Oasis reunion: Everything we know right now as Liam and Noel Gallagher tease huge announcement Why are websites asking you to pay or consent? Reason for message and what law around cookies says 6 nefarious Netflix scams to watch out for - and how to avoid them Do not purchase tickets before a tour has gone on sale If tickets have not gone on general sale and the pre-sale hasnât started yet, but you see tickets being advertised, do not buy them. This is very likely to be a scam as you canât buy official tickets before they have gone on sale.
Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It might be tempting to think that youâve managed to jump the gun and get tickets before everyone else. But you will likely just be paying for illegitimate tickets, leaving you disappointed and out of pocket. Always double-check the URL So the general sale is about to begin, youâve got yourself ready and feel prepared to buy your Oasis tickets (fingers crossed) but before you do anything else make sure to double check the URL.
Beware of clicking through to sites from Google search results that may âlookâ like Ticketmaster or other major ticketing retailers. Be wary of printed tickets This is one to watch out for a bit further down the line, but if you are buying resale tickets from someone in person and they are promising to give you a printed ticket just be warned that this could be a scam. Ticketmaster advises that scammers can distribute copies of the same ticket to multiple buyers.
In the modern age, most tickets are now mobile with the majority also powered by unique barcodes that refresh every 15 seconds to help prevent theft or copies, keeping your tickets safe and secure. If a physical version of the ticket is being sent out, it will be a proper ticket and not a printed one. Have you spotted any other examples of ticket scams while online? Share your experiences with our tech writer by emailing: [email protected] .
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