Sick scammers are selling fake tickets 'for £500' Martin Compston's Line of Duty charity event in Inverclyde.
We told how An Audience with AC-12 will be held in Port Glasgow Town Hall on Saturday, March 19 and will feature Martin being interviewed live alongside co-stars Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar and show creator Jed Mercurio.
Funds raised will go towards Ardgowan Hospice in nearby Greenock, where Martin grew up.
The 37-year-old, who plays copper Steve Arnott, was 'beaming' when tickets sold out in less than one minute.
But fans have been left disgusted at claims that scammers are punting fake passes to the event.
Shocked locals took to social media claiming they had been targeted.
One wrote: "You are never going to believe this.
"Just had a guy try to sell me tickets for £500 each.
"Bloomin' scammers."
While another added: "I think they are all scammers.
"I have four in my inbox right now trying to sell me tickets for this event."
Ardgowan Hospice chiefs released a statement on Friday, warning those hoping to get their hands on a last minute ticket to 'beware'.
Their statement, released on Friday, read: "Please beware.
"We have seen across a few sites people are re-selling tickets.
"As stated, the re-selling of tickets isn't authorised and will be refused.
"Our team have checked and many of those who claim to have tickets are not on our purchase list.
"Please don't be scammed."
Meanwhile Martin echoed the message on Twitter and assured followers that organisers were 'for sure looking into streaming the event'.
Fuming locals and fans alike vented online, demanding that those who are 're-selling' are 'named and shamed' for targeting the 'earth angels' who work at the hospice.
One wrote: "What is wrong with people?
"This makes me so so mad .
"Hundreds of us would give our right hand to be there on the night and people have obviously just bought tickets to then sell on."
Another commented: "This makes my blood boil. I hate people like this.
"I hope no one gets caught out."
A third posted: "These people make me sick and angry. When they know fine well it's for raising funds for the hospice.
"To care and look after loved ones at end of life care. The staff of the Ardgowan are all earth angels to every member of a family who has ever walked through the hospice door.
"I hope the people who are re-selling on the tickets never ever have to put a loved one into a hospice. They should all be named and shamed those who are reselling on."
Staff reiterated that attendees must be accompanied by whoever purchased the tickets who must show ID at the door.
Anyone who can no longer make the event must contact the hospice directly, rather than selling on.
Focusing on the good-will of genuine punters, Martin made reference to a classic AC-12 line in celebration of the sell-out gig.
He wrote on Twitter: "Jesus Mary Joseph and the wee donkey that sold out in less than a minute.
"Absolutely beaming thank you so much for the support and apologies to anyone who missed out.
"We’re gonna look into streaming it for those reaching out.
"Thanks again gonna be some night!"
For more information on the work Ardgowan Hospice do, or to donate, visit their website or call 01475 726830.
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