TSB has warned music fans to stay vigilant as fresh data reveals Oasis supporters lost significantly more money to ticket scams than Taylor Swift followers.
The bank analysed scams linked to 15 Taylor Swift UK shows in 2024 and 15 UK Oasis concerts this summer. It found Oasis fans lost 107% more money to fraudsters and were 78% more likely to be scammed than those buying tickets for the US pop star’s tour.
On average, Oasis fans were left £318 out of pocket – more than £240 above the starting ticket price. By contrast, Taylor Swift fans lost £219 on average, still £108 over face value.
Most scams start on social media, with Facebook accounting for two-thirds (66%) of reported cases. X followed at 19%, while Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok accounted for 5%, 4%, and 4%, respectively.
A Censuswide survey of 2,000 adults for TSB revealed nearly three-fifths (58%) of concert-goers would consider buying tickets from unofficial sources. Sold-out shows drove over a quarter (26%) to look elsewhere, while one-fifth said cheaper unofficial tickets would tempt them to take the risk.
Younger fans appear most vulnerable, with over one-fifth (22%) of 16–34-year-olds admitting to being scammed when buying event tickets. More than a third (35%) in this age group also knew someone who had fallen victim.
Older fans were less likely to be targeted, with just 2% of over-55s scammed. More than four-fifths (82%) of this age group would avoid buying tickets via social media, and seven-in-ten (70%) said they do not trust ticket listings on these platforms at all.
Of those scammed, 41% paid for a ticket that never arrived, while 39% turned up at venues only to have tickets rejected. Over a third (35%) lost money through fake payment links, and 20% paid more than originally agreed.
TSB director of fraud prevention Richard Daniels said, “Scammers are banking on the excitement of fans for any major concert or event – and preying on our desperation to see favourite acts.
“We recommend that fans stick to official ticketing platforms and be highly cautious of ticket sales on social media platforms.”
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