An incident involving the unauthorized use of social media accounts belonging to a nurse has surfaced, where fraudsters attempted to sell fake Oasis concert tickets. Adriana Murty, aged 32, has revealed the deception that led to at least one friend losing money and sharing sensitive information, unaware it was a scam.

Murty reported the matter to Action Fraud, the UK’s fraud and cybercrime reporting center, and used the Manchester Evening News platform to spread awareness. Action Fraud has also shared precautions to prevent similar occurrences among other Oasis fans.

Adriana, residing in Didsbury, indicated efforts to notify both Facebook and Instagram about the issue, though scammers persist in targeting individuals for money using her active Instagram account, despite her Facebook being deactivated.

The renowned Manchester band, Oasis, announced an unexpected reunion tour for 2025. The Gallagher brothers are slated to perform across 19 dates in the UK and Ireland, including a series of concerts at Heaton Park, which saw tickets sell out swiftly in September.

Many fans were disgruntled as they battled for tickets online, only to face soaring prices, from £148 to £355, due to a 'dynamic pricing' model.

Social media boards in Greater Manchester have been flooded with warnings about scammers selling non-existent tickets, urging caution among users interacting with unverified sellers.

Adriana detailed her accounts being hijacked by fraudsters who are posing as her to sell sham tickets. She expressed concern over the vulnerability of young victims and a personal friend who lost significant money believing they secured tickets.

She has solicited Action Fraud’s assistance and seeks the removal of imposter-run accounts, pressing for increased public awareness to prevent others from falling victim.

Furthermore, Claire Webb, Acting Director of Action Fraud, underscored the trend of scams coinciding with major events. She advised only purchasing from trusted ticket sources and reiterated online security best practices to avoid similar pitfalls.

For those affected, immediate reporting to banks and contacting Action Fraud is advised, with guidance also tailored for Scottish residents via Police Scotland.