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# Don't look back in anger: Trading Standards issue warning over fake Oasis tickets in Suffolk
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/trading-standards-issue-warning-over-fake-oasis-tickets-in-suffolk/
- Published: 2024-09-27T07:49:26.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:34:24.000Z
- Description: Ipswich residents are urged to be vigilant as fraudsters flood Facebook community groups with fake profiles selling non-existent Oasis tickets.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Entertainment & Leisure, #article, Suffolk Trading Standards, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** Ticket scams are on the rise, with the East of England seeing an average loss of £533 between 2021 and May 2024\. Suffolk's average loss has now increased to £662 in 2024.

**Why it matters:** Falling victim to these scams can leave music fans out of pocket and without tickets to see their favourite bands.

![How to spot fake Oasis tickets](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1727422938-oasis-scam-sts-jpeg-1.jpg)

How to spot fake Oasis tickets (Suffolk Trading Standards)

**How to spot a scam:**

- Be wary of newly created profiles with sparse timelines
- Trust your intuition if something feels off
- Look for a history of posts, photos, and interactions on genuine profiles

**Be smart:** Only purchase tickets from official sources. This includes the venue's box office, the event promoter, an official ticket agent or well-known and reputable ticket exchange sites.

**The bottom line:** By staying vigilant and using official ticket sources, you can protect yourself from becoming another statistic.

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