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Ipswich residents are urged to be vigilant as fraudsters flood Facebook community groups with fake profiles selling non-existent Oasis tickets.
The big picture: Ticket scams are on the rise, with the East of England seeing an average loss of £533 between 2021 and May 2024. Suffolk's average loss has now increased to £662 in 2024.
Why it matters: Falling victim to these scams can leave music fans out of pocket and without tickets to see their favourite bands.
How to spot a scam:
Be wary of newly created profiles with sparse timelines
Trust your intuition if something feels off
Look for a history of posts, photos, and interactions on genuine profiles
Be smart: Only purchase tickets from official sources. This includes the venue's box office, the event promoter, an official ticket agent or well-known and reputable ticket exchange sites.
The bottom line: By staying vigilant and using official ticket sources, you can protect yourself from becoming another statistic.
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