Laois/Offaly Gardai say a recent investigation in the region found two people buying fake tickets on social media.
Gardaí are warning the people in the Midlands over ticket fraud ahead of festival season this summer.
Officers from the Laois/Offaly Division say a recent investigation in the region saw two people buying fake concert tickets through social media.
The individual behind the fraud has been identified and convicted with the ticket buyers awarded compensation
Gardaí say the investigation highlights two important messages.
Online ticket fraud is being taken seriously and will be thoroughly investigated, and people should be wary when it comes to buying from unofficial sources online.
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