Concert-goers in Northern Ireland have been warned about ticket fraud after losing hundreds of pounds on fake Coldplay and Oasis tickets. The PSNI urges against buying from third-party sellers and highlights the widespread issue of ticket fraud in the UK.
Concert-goers have been urged to be "on guard" after reports of ticket fraud from across Northern Ireland in recent days.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has urged against the purchase of tickets from third-party retailers. In Northern Ireland, 299 scam reports were recorded, amounting to a total loss of £291,344, but not everyone who fell victim to fraudsters will have reported it to the authorities.Oasis comeback tour sold out for all the UK and Ireland dates last year and prompted a debate on dynamic pricing
"The safest way to ensure tickets are genuine is to purchase them from the authorised ticket seller or authorised re-seller," a PSNI spokesperson said.
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