THOUSANDS of Oasis fans hoping to secure tickets for the band's hugely anticipated Glasgow concerts are being urged to stay alert to scammers as presale codes begin landing in inboxes today.
The Britpop legends are set to play a series of blockbuster shows at Celtic Park, with demand for tickets expected to be among the highest seen for a UK tour in years.
As hopeful fans check their emails to find out whether they have secured access to the sale, police, consumer experts and Oasis themselves are warning that fraudsters often target major music events.
Oasis issues scam warning to fans ahead of ticket code release
Oasis has warned fans to be on high alert for ticket scams as unique ticket codes begin to be distributed for the band's 2027 tour.
In a statement shared on the band's official Instagram account, Oasis said scammers may attempt to impersonate the band, its mailing list or official ticketing partners.
The band stressed that any genuine code will only be sent from [email protected], will be linked to the name and email address used to register, and will contain a unique, personal and non-transferable code directing recipients to Ticketmaster.
Fans have been warned not to trust anyone offering to sell a code, with Oasis stating that any code offered for sale is fraudulent and will not enable fans to purchase tickets.
The band also urged supporters not to respond to any message that:
- Asks for payment in exchange for a ticket code
- Requests passwords or bank card details
- Pressures recipients into making a payment
- Directs fans to a website other than the official Ticketmaster site
Oasis said code emails will be sent between September 24 and September 27 and advised fans to check their junk or spam folders for genuine messages.
The band added: "If you receive a suspicious message, do not click any links or make any payment. Stay safe, stay alert and only follow official ticketing information."
The warning comes as thousands of fans await the chance to buy tickets for the band's return to Celtic Park.
According to Police Scotland, ticket scams typically involve criminals selling fake tickets or tickets that do not exist, often through social media, unofficial websites or online marketplaces.
Major concerts are among the most common targets for fraudsters.
With thousands of fans expected to travel to Glasgow for the Oasis shows, experts say scammers may attempt to exploit excitement around the Celtic Park gigs by advertising fake tickets, bogus resale opportunities and fraudulent presale access.
Ticketmaster has urged fans to only purchase tickets from official sources and to avoid buying from individuals on social media.
The ticketing giant also warns fans to double-check website addresses and only use official Ticketmaster channels when purchasing tickets.
Consumer champion Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert website has also warned concertgoers to be cautious of deals that appear too good to be true, urging people not to rush into purchases because of pressure or fear of missing out.
Oasis fans urged to watch for these warning signs
Experts advise fans to be wary of:
- Tickets being sold below market value
- Sellers requesting direct bank transfers
- Social media accounts claiming to have spare tickets
- Links sent by private message directing users to unofficial websites
- Emails or messages claiming urgent action is required to secure tickets
What to do if you've been scammed
Police Scotland says victims should contact their bank immediately, retain any proof of purchase and report the incident to police.
The force warns that fans should not attempt to use suspected fake tickets and should instead keep any emails, messages or receipts that may help with investigations.
With excitement building ahead of the Oasis Celtic Park concerts, fans are being urged to think carefully before handing over money and to stick to official ticketing channels.
