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Fake wristbands threaten music festivals

Fake wristbands threaten music festivals

Fraudsters making “highly convincing” fake wristbands are planning to target UK music festivals in 2010, an industry adviser has warned. Thousands of the fakes are likely to be in circulation next summer, according to Reg Walker from Iridium Security, who works with several major festivals. He added there was evidence that criminals staged a “test [...]

November 20, 2009 | By | Reply More
Festival ticket scammers’ arrested

Festival ticket scammers’ arrested

Five people have been arrested in London for allegedly taking part in a ticketing scam that left thousands fans without tickets they had paid for. It is alleged that Xclusive Tickets Ltd and Xclusive Leisure and Hospitality Ltd took payment for tickets for events, including UK music festivals and the Beijing Olympic Games.

November 27, 2008 | By | Reply More