WITH Glastonbury Festival ticket resale dates looming, desperate fans become easy prey for scammers and ticket touts, a cybersecurity firm has warned.
A devastating amount of cash is on the line. Action Fraud recently reported that a whopping £9.7million was lost to ticket fraud in the UK in 2024.
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Glastonbury Festival ticket resale dates have been confirmed for 24 and 27 April.
It is notorious for being one of the hardest festivals to get tickets to.
Roughly 2.5 million people attempt to buy just over 200,000 tickets each year.
And with a lot of empty-handed fans, many people will be turning to the official ticket resale.
Carl Leonard, cybersecurity strategist at Proofpoint, has warned ticket hopefuls of making purchases through unofficial channels.
Scammers often capitalise on a sense of urgency to trick people into making quick decisions.
“A common technique employed by threat actors is to capitalise on current events,” explained Leonard.
“High-grossing, in-demand events such as Glastonbury is yet another perfect hunting ground for cyber criminals who will take advantage of fans’ desperate need for tickets.”
Fake tickets could cost victims hundreds – so it’s important to slow down and make sure you’re only buying through official channels.
Glastonbury Festival has a very strict ticketing policy.
If you’re offered a ticket through a third-party source, the ticket will not be linked to your identity and you will be turned away at the gates.
But losing money is just the “tip of the iceberg”, Leonard told The Sun.
Glastonbury 2025 – confirmed acts so far
TICKETS to the 2025 festival sold out in just minutes before some of the acts were even confirmed. Here is who has been confirmed so far.
Confirmed headliners:
- The 1975 will take to the Pyramid Stage on Friday.
- Neil Young will headline the festival for the second time after his last set in 2009 on Saturday after RAYE makes her return.
- Charli xcx will headline the Other Stage on Saturday night.
- On Sunday, Olivia Rodrigo is due to belt out her hits for her first appearance while Rod Stewart will perform in the legends slot.
- More acts to appear on the Other Stage include Loyle Carner and The Prodigy.
- Doechii will make her Glastonbury debut on the West Holts Stage on Saturday night.
- Other names confirmed include Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Gracie Abrams, Busta Rhymes, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, Myles Smith, En Vogue, Amaarae, Cymande, Shaboozey, Osees and Gary Numan.
“If scammers get hold of your login details or passwords, they can use that to compromise other accounts, leading to identity theft, unauthorised transactions, and a whole host of other fraudulent activities,” he warned.
Festival fans should use two-factor authentication on all their accounts where possible.
Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by requiring two separate forms of verification to log in.
“Protecting your data is paramount,” added Leonard. “And much more important than the Glasto line-up.”
HOW TO AVOID GLASTO SCAMS
Here are five ways to avoid falling victim to Glastonbury ticket scams, according to cybersecurity firm Proofpoint:
Block those scam emails
Be wary of unsolicited emails, texts, or social media messages offering tickets.
Never share personal or financial information, including bank account or credit card details, with someone you don’t know. Verify the source before clicking any links.
Secure your financial data
Approach deals with scepticism, especially if they seem unusually good. Do not click on links or open attachments from unknown senders across email, text, or social media.
Protect your money like you’d protect your coveted Glastonbury spot.
Keep your data safe
Look out for spelling and grammatical errors; these can be telltale signs of a scam.
Keep your data secure by avoiding unverified sources and using strong passwords.
Don’t fall for a risky ticket deal – stick to official vendors
Only communicate with organizations through official channels found on company websites.
Avoid replying directly to suspicious emails or clicking on links provided. Enable two-factor authentication for extra security.
Fake tickets
Purchase tickets only from official vendors and avoid unofficial resale platforms or individuals offering tickets through unverified channels.
Consider using a password manager to keep your personal information safe.
The only thing you should lose at Glastonbury is your voice.
