Glastonbury ticket fraud alert: Nationwide warns of scams as customers lose £82 on average

Glastonbury ticket fraud alert: Nationwide warns of scams as customers lose £82 on average

As thousands of music lovers prepare to pounce on Glastonbury's final batch of resale tickets this week, new research has revealed the shocking extent of ticket fraud, with scammers cashing in on desperation and fear of missing out

One in four snared by ticket scams as UK summer of events looms

New research conducted on behalf of Nationwide Building Society has found that as many as one in four UK residents have fallen victim to ticketing scams, losing an average of £82 (€96/$104). The research was undertaken by Censuswide and found that ‘fear of missing out’ (FOMO) was driving decision-making when it came to high-demand events, like Glastonbury and major sporting fixtures. More than half (51%) of those surveyed would consider purchasi…

One in four Brits scammed buying tickets for popular events, Nationwide warns

One in four UK adults say they have been duped by ticket scams for high-demand events, losing an average of £82 each, according to new research from Nationwide Building Society. The warning comes just ahead of the highly anticipated resale of Glastonbury Festival tickets. With thousands of fans set to scramble for a limited number of cancelled or returned tickets, fraud experts are urging consumers to remain vigilant. Nationwide says the combina…

A few days after Andrés Calamaro’s expected return to Tucumán, the alarms were turned on for a scam linked to the sale of fake tickets. The iconic Argentine musician will be presented this Thursday, April 10 at the Palacio de los Deportes, in a show that exhausted localities with great anticipation. However, since the production of the event they warned about misleading publications on social networks that offer apocryphal tickets. Sol Castillo,…

1 in 4 snared by ticket scams as peak FOMO sets in due to imminent Glastonbury resale

As Glastonbury festival ticket resale looms, high demand and low availability create perfect storm for scammers, warns Nationwide New research reveals 1 in 4 (25%) have fallen victim to ticket scams, losing £82 on average A staggering 51 per cent of Brits would consider buying tickets from questionable sources Nearly 1 in 5 (18%) young people (aged 25-34) are more likely to take risks as big events approach Two in five (40%) 25-34-year-olds are …

One in four Britons victim of ticket scams for in-demand events, says Nationwide - Business Fast

One in four Britons say they have fallen victim to a ticket scam involving an in-demand event and lost £82 each on average, according to research issued ahead of the official Glastonbury festival ticket resale. High demand and low availability, fuelled by “fomo” (fear of missing out), were creating a “perfect storm” for scammers, said Nationwide building society, which commissioned the analysis. It made the warning as thousands – and potentially…