The ticket sales for the UK dates began on August 31, 2024, with a staggering 1.4 million tickets available, attracting 10 million fans from 158 countries, ultimately leading to a complete sell-out.

Victims of ticket scams, particularly those aged 35 to 44, reported average losses of £346, with some individuals losing as much as £1,000.

Oasis, the iconic British band, announced their reunion for a highly anticipated summer tour in 2025, marking their first tour since their breakup fifteen years ago.

However, fans faced significant challenges during the ticket purchasing process, including long wait times and technical issues on official sales platforms like Ticketmaster.

On average, fans spent £563 per transaction for Oasis tickets, which is notably higher than the £342 average spent during Taylor Swift's UK tour ticket release the previous year.

The ticket pricing controversy has sparked backlash, particularly against Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing strategy, which saw ticket prices soar from £135 to £355, leading to an investigation by the UK Competition Authority.

In response to the ongoing issues, organizers announced the cancellation of approximately 50,000 tickets purchased from unofficial resale sites, affecting thousands of fans.

Over 90% of these scams began with fraudulent posts on platforms like Facebook and Facebook Marketplace, despite Meta's policies against ticket sales on its site.

The analysis of scam reports covered the period from late August to late September, indicating that the total losses could be even higher now.

Looking ahead, Oasis has hinted at upcoming announcements regarding their 2025 South American tour dates and potential new music from Noel Gallagher.

Lloyds Bank reported that around 70% of concert ticket scams since the reunion announcement involved Oasis fans, with hundreds of claims filed, primarily originating from fake advertisements on social media.

Lloyds emphasized the need for social media companies to strengthen their measures against scams, highlighting that many ticket sales violate platform rules.