The Fraud Triage and Support team at Devon and Cornwall Police has warned fans to check for signs of fraud before purchasing tickets this weekend.

Following an announcement earlier in the week that Oasis tickets will go on sale this Saturday (August 31, 2024), hundreds of thousands of people are expected to try to get tickets for the upcoming reunion tour.

The Press Association has reported that all of the pre-sale ticket codes for the Oasis reunion tour have been allocated, leaving those who missed out having to try their luck in the general sale.

Fans who received early access codes will have a chance at securing a coveted ticket on Friday evening between 7pm and 10pm, but they are not guaranteed success as tickets will be sold on a “first come first served basis”.

Those who have not been selected will join the masses on Saturday morning in the hope of landing a space at one of the rock band’s gigs next summer.

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The Manchester Britpop band have warned fans to not buy a pre-sale code or transfer them to someone else as they “only work with the registered email address”.

Tickets for their 15 UK shows in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff will go on sale at 9am on Saturday while the sale for their two Dublin gigs will launch at 8am.

Detective Inspector Daniel Parkinson of the Serious Organised Crime Branch at Devon and Cornwall Police said: “It is common for fraudsters to use popular events, like this one, to exploit eager fans and, sadly, thousands of people across the UK fall victim to ticket scams each year.

“We expect Oasis tickets to be in high demand, so, if you’re hoping to buy tickets this weekend, please follow our advice and only use reputable ticket sites.”

Devon & Cornwall Police has issued the following advice to fans on how to avoid fake

How to get legitimate tickets

  1.  Use official channels: Only purchase tickets from the band's official website or authorised ticket vendors.
  2. Check the venue: Visit the official website of the concert venue for ticket information and links to authorised sellers.
  3. Use secure payment methods: Pay with a credit card or PayPal for added protection.
  4. Be realistic about prices: If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
  5. Be aware of re-sale tickets: Nearer to the event, fraudsters may post on social media sites advertising tickets. They may claim to “have spares” or that they “cannot attend due to illness”. Be aware that these tickets may not be genuine and your payment will not be protected.

What not to do

  1. Do not buy from unverified sources: Avoid purchasing tickets from unofficial websites, social media posts, or classified ads.
  2. Never pay by bank transfer: Legitimate ticketing platforms don't ask for direct bank transfers.
  3. Do not click on suspicious links: Be wary of emails or texts with links to ticket sales - they may be phishing scams.
  4. Avoid sharing personal information: Don't give out personal information or financial details unless you're certain that the seller is legitimate.
  5. Do not rush into a purchase: Scammers often create a false sense of urgency. Take your time to verify the seller.
  6. Do not post images of your tickets online: They can be replicated or used to scam another buyer.

For more information about securing legitimate tickets, visit https://www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/ticket-fraud/

Fans who suspect they may have encountered a ticket scam should report it to Action Fraud at 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk