Victims losing nearly £200 in ticket scams

ONE in five gig goers has fallen for a ticket scam, often from “too good to be true” deals on social media.

- By Charlotte Minett

A poll of 2,000 people found those who fell victim were out of pocket by an average £186.

A further 28% had a “near miss” where they had second thoughts or their bank warned them it might be a scam. But 27% kept their ticket shame a secret.