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Wednesday, 19 August 2026 11:15

Reports of purchase scams to Bank of Ireland climbed 28% in the first six months of 2026.

Bank of Ireland is warning music fans to stay vigilant against ticket scams, with less than two weeks until Electric Picnic.

The first half of 2026 saw a 28% rise in purchase scams reported to Bank of Ireland, compared to the same period last year.

It says fans are being targeted through fake ticket listings on social media, online marketplaces and unofficial resale sites.

Head of Fraud with the bank, Nicola Sadlier says fraudsters are targeting people trying to get last minute tickets for the event:

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