Ticket resellers employ overseas workers to bulk-buy
Summary
A BBC investigation found that ticket touts are employing people overseas to buy large numbers of tickets for popular concerts like those of Oasis and Taylor Swift. These tickets are then resold at much higher prices on resale websites, making significant profits. The UK government is planning new laws to tackle this issue, but many believe these changes may not be sufficient.Key Facts
- Ticket resale prices for the Oasis reunion tour reached over £6,000, much higher than their original price.
- Touts hire overseas workers, known as "ticket pullers," to buy tickets in bulk.
- An undercover reporter found that one such company could purchase hundreds of tickets for concerts.
- The UK is working on new laws to restrict ticket touting practices.
- Over 900,000 Oasis tour tickets sold out quickly, leaving many fans without tickets.
- Some touts use illegal software and multiple identities to buy tickets, which might be considered fraud.
- A ticket pulling company boss claimed people can earn millions through these practices.
- Ticketing platforms usually limit how many tickets a person can buy, but touts bypass this to resell tickets.
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