From fake tickets to cloned websites, AI is magnifying World Cup scams. Can fans distinguish between what’s real and what’s not?

Elated to see BTS on the road again, but frustrated by competitive ticket wars, they have become easy targets.

Oasis has issued a critical warning to fans regarding potential ticket scams related to their upcoming 'Live '27' world tour. The band emphasized that any codes offered for sale are fraudulent and will not enable ticket purchases. Legitimate codes will be distributed exclusively via emails from oasis@openstageit.com between September 24 and 27, 2026, to randomly selected applicants who registered for tickets. The band stressed that fans should remain vigilant against scammers impersonating Oasis, their mailing list, or ticketing partners. They advised against responding to messages requesting payment for codes, passwords, or card details, or directing fans to websites other than Ticketmaster. The warning follows a previous incident where Oasis-related ticket scams cost fans over £2 million, with victims losing an average of £436. Registration for the tour has closed, and codes will be valid only for the allocated city and on-sale time. Standard UK ticket prices range from £71.50 to £266.60 including fees, with the registration-and-code system being the sole public route to purchasing tickets. Oasis has also added additional dates to the 'Live '27' tour due to 'phenomenal demand,' including two more Knebworth concerts in September 2027 and additional shows in Munich and Rome. Noel Gallagher recently commented that the 'Live '27' shows will be 'so much better' than their 2025 comeback tour, with the band being 'way more relaxed' after successfully navigating their first shows together in 16 years.

Scammers preying on demand to see major artists.

Onder anderen Billie Eilish, Lorde, Green Day, Nile Rodgers en Duran Duran hebben een brief ondertekend waarmee ze fans willen beschermen tegen oplichting bij ticketverkoop. In totaal hebben 280 artiesten hun naam onder de brief gezet, meldt entertainmentwebsite NME.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police have issued a fresh warning to the public following a surge in fraudulent ticket sales linked to the upcoming world tour of South Korean music sensation BTS. The Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) said scammers have been aggressively targeting fans through social media platforms, exploiting strong demand for concert tickets and … The post BTS Concert Ticket Scams Cost Fans Nearly RM96,000, Says Bukit Aman first appeared on Wilayah.com.my.

Protecting major sports events from cybercrime is essential as phishing attacks and DDoS threats put fans’ data and event integrity at risk.