Scammers are targeting concert ticket buyers in the run up to Christmas: Revolut

The scams are most prevalent on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram where people are falling victim to ‘too good to be true’ deals

Charlie XCX is due to play next year Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA

Revolut has reported a 27 pc increase in concert ticket scams in Ireland in the second half of November. According to a recent consumer security report released by the app, a growing number of Christmas shoppers have fallen victim to social media scams that sell fake tickets to popular concerts.

“We know that for youngsters in particular, tickets for some of next year’s hottest concerts would make their Christmas. However, these are naturally hard to come by and we urge our customers to be cautious when on the hunt for gig tickets around this time of year,” said David Eborne, Head of Fraud Operations at Revolut.

“Sadly, criminals capitalise on the scarcity of these tickets and people’s fear of missing out — therefore avoid panic buying when doing any last-minute…