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WHILE LONDON SEES HIGH VOLUMES, SCAMMERS ARE INCREASINGLY TARGETING FANS IN LEEDS, BIRMINGHAM AND MANCHESTER, WHICH ARE NOW THE SCAMMING HOTSPOTS OUTSIDE THE CAPITAL DAVID O'DORNAN
00:09, 28 May 2025 Music lovers face being hit by nine million scam attempts on social media in their search for gig tickets this summer to shows like Oasis. New research has found almost a
third of fans are willing to go on online in a bid to bag last minute concert spots. But the alarming forecast predicts nearly two in five fans (38%) could fall victim to fake adverts on
unverified selling platforms like Facebook Marketplace and WhatsApp. A quarter of those that were scammed admitted they didn’t check the seller’s identity before transferring them the money.
While London sees high volumes, scammers are increasingly targeting fans in Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester, which are now the scamming hotspots outside the capital. The activity is
expected to spike ahead of major tours such as Oasis, Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey and Olivia Rodrigo. StubHub chief exec Bob Kupbens said: “We’re set for an outstanding line-up of live music
this summer, but we know that a dangerous shadow trend comes with that: the rise of fake tickets on social media. Article continues below “Intense fan excitement and dedication
unfortunately creates fertile ground for scammers who use exploitative methods to sell fraudulent tickets in places without the required consumer protections. “If you’re looking for a last
minute gig ticket this summer, there are safe and secure spaces where you can buy with confidence. “Regulated resale platforms like StubHub UK exist for this reason - to keep you protected
from fraud when buying resale tickets, with money-back guarantees in case anything goes wrong.”