Oasis tickets: Morning Live expert issues warning
Oasis fans were left ecstatic when the Manchester rockers confirmed their reunion earlier this year – but things quickly turned sour.
Tickets were sold out within seconds – despite the band adding new dates along the way – and since then, fans have begun looking down other avenues for tickets.
Lloyds Bank have revealed a new, frightful report from its own customers that plenty of Oasis fans are being scammed with fake tickets, purchased through various unofficial means.
Ticket scams come, they say, from “fake adverts, posts or listings on social media that offer tickets at discounted prices”. (Via Independent)
Once the victims have paid up, they are left without money or tickets.
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Oasis tickets are out right now. (Image: GETTY)
Lloyds Bank’s Fraud Prevention Director, Liz Ziegler, said: “Predictably fraudsters wasted no time in targeting loyal Oasis fans as they scrambled to pick up tickets for next year’s must-see reunion tour.”
She went on to add: “Buying directly from reputable, authorised retailers is the only way to guarantee you’re paying for a genuine ticket.
“If you’re asked to pay via bank transfer, particularly by a seller you’ve found on social media, that should immediately set alarm bells ringing.”
The bank added that Oasis fans have, on average, been scammed out of £346 – with some customers losing up to £1,000.
Thankfully, there are still very clear ways of buying legitimate and official tickets right now.
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Oasis are reuniting for the first time since 2009. (Image: GETTY)
How to buy legitimate Oasis tickets now
Oasis tickets were released through official websites earlier this year, including the likes of Ticketmaster, See Tickets and Live Nation.
These websites allowed fans to purchase with confidence as they were advertised by the band themselves. However, many of the tickets and dates sold out within minutes.
Meanwhile, VIP tickets were (and still are) available through Seat Unique, a VIP and hospitality ticket website which specialises in creating bespoke and exciting experiences for fans.
As a result, tickets at Seat Unique are still available right now.
What’s more, Oasis resale tickets were officially made available through Twickets, but they sold out very quickly. Fans ought to keep an eye on the website if they want to stand a chance to get theirs from Twickets.
Otherwise, fans can also purchase resale tickets from unofficial websites.
Liam Gallagher fronts Oasis. (Image: GETTY)
Sites such as viagogo and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that many event promoters say tickets should not be resold after initial purchase and will not be valid for admittance to gigs.
Fans attending live events with tickets acquired through resale websites are advised to double-check the ticket terms and conditions at the point of sale – such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation – to ensure a smooth live event experience. Tickets could be voided if they were found to be bought second-hand. As a result, fans are buying at their own risk.
With that said, viagogo also commented: “viagogo is a regulated marketplace where fans have the freedom to buy and sell tickets to their favourite live events, safely and securely, backed by a guarantee.”
Online retailers that specialise in resale tickets, such as viagogo, Vivid Seats and StubHub are also selling Oasis tickets right now.
With that said, Oasis’ promoters recently revealed plans to cancel more than 50,000 tickets that appeared on “unauthorised resale platforms” in a bid to “combat ticket scalping”.
viagogo’s Matt Drew, the company’s business development executive, defended the ticket-selling website. He said: “We will continue to sell them in the way the regulator says we can. We are serving a clear consumer need, we will continue doing it on that basis.”
These websites have the most tickets available, and although they are not “official” retailers, each company only sells legitimately purchased tickets.
What’s more, viagogo, Vivid Seats and StubHub all have their own customer protection guarantee, which helps prevent scams.
