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WEEKLY FRAUD UPDATE FROM WEST MERCIA POLICE - ECONOMIC CRIME UNIT - 03/09/2024


                                             Oasis Ticket Fraud

Whilst this message relates to the current Oasis Concerts, the advice within this message from the National Crime Agency is still relevant and ongoing for any concert and event ticket sales online.

Don’t “look back in anger” from buying fake tickets. #Oasis2025, it is crucial to be vigilant. 
Only use the authorised ticket agents to buy your Oasis tickets.
 

✅Only buy tickets from the authorised agents.
✅Say no to bank transfers and opt for the safety net of credit cards.
✅Protect your accounts.
✅Check if your ticket vendor is a @STARticketing member.
✅Be wary of unsolicited adverts offering good deals on tickets.

You’ll be “half the world away” from the gig if you buy scam tickets
Beware of social media scams offering resale tickets for Oasis concert. #OasisLive25 #Oasis 2025
Scammers often reply to social posts from people looking for tickets.

Spot the signs of #TicketFraud and learn more 👉 https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ticketfraud

 

 


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Please feel free to share this information with any family, friends, or neighbours that you think it may be able to assist.
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Take Five to Stop Fraud

STOP: Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe. 
CHALLENGE: Could it be fake? It’s OK to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you. 
PROTECT: Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud

ALWAYS REMEMBER:
•    Avoid disclosing security details
•    Emails, Phone Calls and Texts may not be authentic
•    Always make direct contact with any organisation by using a genuine phone number 
•    Stop and Challenge any unexpected requests
•    Protect others by reporting Fraud and Scams
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If you’ve fallen for a scam, 
report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk

Scam Text messages can be forwarded to 7726 to help phone providers take early action and block numbers that generate spam on their networks. You can also report Scam mobile calls by texting 7726 with the word “Call” followed by the scam caller’s phone number.

Forward Fake Emails received to report@phishing.gov.uk

If you think your bank account or personal banking details have been used fraudulently, then use the short phone number - 159 - to contact the Fraud Prevention Department of most major UK banks.
 

 

 


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