Glasgow Oasis and Harry Styles fans urged 'avoid' key ticket types

There’s a lot of excitment to be had, but it comes with a crucial piece of advice

00:55, 19 Sep 2026

Police Scotland has some much-needed advice for anyone buying concert tickets and their advice could prove especially important with major acts like Oasis and Harry Styles expected to tour next year.

With excitement building, fans are being urged to keep their guard up as ticket scams can be so convincing that people only realise they’ve been duped when they arrive at the venue. In a blog post, Police Scotland warns that concerts, festivals and major sporting events are among the biggest targets for fraudsters.

The force says ticket fraud often happens when buyers use bogus ticketing sites, deal with touts, or respond to offers on social media. Their clearest message is to avoid purchasing tickets through social platforms altogether – however tempting the deal looks.

Directing people to Cyber Fraud Centre, it explains “common tactics” include:

Requesting payment via bank transfer or unconventional methods.
Claiming to be a “fan” or “friend” reselling spare tickets.
Using URLs that look similar to real vendor sites but are in fact fake copied sites.
Advertising on social media, messaging apps, email, text messages or fake websites.
Offering to have a “representative” meet in-person to deliver tickets.

Other precautions include:

If an option, use a credit card for extra purchase protection.
Check website security features like https:// and site contact details for clues on website legitimacy.
Be wary of offers for sold-out events at drastically reduced prices.
Research unfamiliar resellers and check their online reviews.
Never transfer money directly to an individual’s account via a bank transfer.
If paying via Paypal, don’t be talked into using the ‘friends and family’ option, removing buyer protection and the option of a refund.

I’ve bought ticket and I think it’s a scam

If you believe you’ve been a victim of fraud, report it to Police Scotland straight away by calling 101. Contact your bank as soon as possible to help stop any further unauthorised transactions.

If you get to the event and your tickets are flagged as fraudulent, don’t try to use them, as that could create further problems. Calmly explain what’s happened to venue staff and ask them to note the issue and take the counterfeit tickets into their possession.

After this, the Cyber Fraud Centre suggest:

Report any fraud to Police Scotland by calling 101.
Gather all documentation like emails, messages sent, phone numbers, receipts, and fake tickets.
Contact your bank and initiate a fraud claim for any losses if paid via bank or credit card.
Report the scam website or seller to the appropriate hosting platforms.

When does Oasis come to Glasgow?

Oasis Live ‘27 will see the iconic band play 38 shows, with Scottish fans getting five nights in Glasgow. They will play in Celtic Park on:

May 21
May 23
May 25
May 28
May 29

If you can’t get tickets in Scotland, they will also play Manchester’s Etihad Stadium on:

June 4
June 6
June 8
June 11
June 12
June 15
June 18
June 19
June 22
June 25
June 26

You can find out more about Oasis in Glasgow here. Other big-name acts coming to the UK include Harry Styles, who is due to play London’s Wembley Stadium on August 25, 27 and 28 next year. Tickets are on sale now.