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# Counterfeit ticket warning ahead of summer festivals
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/counterfeit-ticket-warning-ahead-of-summer-festivals/
- Published: 2025-06-24T05:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-24T12:52:12.000Z
- Description: People are being urged not to fall victim to ticket scams ahead of festival season.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:45, News

PEOPLE are being urged not to fall victim to ticket scams ahead of festival season.

Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team has issued a warning to people ahead of Glastonbury getting under way.

Officials said demand for major events over the summer meant people would often seek out tickets from alternative locations – but warned they could be leaving themselves open to being ripped off and picking up fakes.

Cllr Anthony Screen, cabinet member for community safety, said:

> “Now we’re in the festival season, our attention becomes more and more focused on the ticket scams to which far too many people fall victim.  
>  
> “By following some simple advice, concert fans can protect themselves, get what they paid for and make sure they get to enjoy a genuine and safe experience.”

Trading Standards are urging people to only buy from official vendors and accredited resellers, as well as avoiding social media sales.