Major Ticket Scam Alert: Ticketmaster and Irish Venues Warn of Dublin-Based Fraud
Ticketmaster and several major Irish venues have issued an urgent warning about a Dublin-based ticket scam that has already cost victims significant amounts of money through fake advance and last-minute ticket sales.
The scam involves fraudulent sellers promising non-existent tickets for upcoming events. Ticketmaster, working with An Garda Siochána (Irish Police), is implementing enhanced security and ticket verification measures for all future events.
Irish venues warn of Ticketmaster scam
Key points about the scam:
- Tickets are only valid when purchased directly through Ticketmaster's website
- Third-party ticket sales should be avoided
- Victims should report suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately
The warning comes from multiple organizations including:
- Ticketmaster
- 3Arena
- Aviva Stadium
- Croke Park
- FAI
- IRFU
- MCD Productions
- Festival Republic
Similar scams have been reported in Scotland, particularly involving Oasis concert tickets being advertised on Facebook through hacked accounts. Police Scotland has confirmed these incidents and advises victims not to contact the account holders but to report directly to police instead.
Consumer law expert Gurpreet Chholar warns that purchasing tickets from unauthorized sellers significantly reduces buyer protection rights if problems arise.
Affected Events:
- Oasis reunion tour at Dublin's Croke Park (August 16-17)
- Oasis concerts at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium (August 8, 9, and 12)
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