Music fans are being urged to be wary of ticket scams in the height of concert season.
The warning comes ahead of Luke Combs’ sold-out Slane Castle concerts on 18th and 19th of July, with thousands of fans expected to attend the iconic venue.
Fraudsters are increasingly targeting fans through fake ticket listings on social media, online marketplaces and unofficial resale websites.
Its urging people to look out for tickets being offered at unusually low prices, sellers looking for a quick sale, pressure to act fast or pay immediately, and requests to move the purchase outside of an official ticketing resale platform.
It's also urging concertgoers to be careful of sellers who can only provide screenshots as proof of purchase, those unwilling to use official ticket transfer or resale facilities, and ticket adverts or offers appearing on social media or through unsolicited messages.
Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud Protection, Bank of Ireland, said: "With Luke Combs set to take the stage at Slane Castle this weekend, demand for tickets remains high and many fans will be looking for opportunities to secure tickets through resale channels.
"Fraudsters understand the excitement surrounding major events like this and often target fans who are keen not to miss out.
"Whether you are buying tickets for Luke Combs, Electric Picnic or any other major summer events, it is important to take your time and make sure you are buying from a trusted source. If you are looking for tickets, stick to verified resale platforms and be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.”
Its urging anyone who thinks they've been targeted to contact your bank immediately so the bank can try to stop the fraud and potentially recover funds.
