Harry Styles fans left out of pocket as ticket scams jump 529%

Huge increase in fraud accompanies record number of UK live entertainment tickets sold in 2022

Concert ticket scams have soared by more than 500% over the last year, with those defrauded losing an average of 110, as criminals target fans of leading acts including Harry Styles and Lewis Capaldi.

The UK's live music industry has bounced back after the pandemic, but gig-goers have been warned to be on their guard against ticket scams, particularly as the festival season prepares to kick off.