Oasis fans miss gig after fake ticket sales

A large group of Oasis fans were left extremely disappointed after they missed out on a highly anticipated concert in Cardiff. These fans believed they had purchased exclusive box tickets for the event, but it turned out the tickets were fake. Many of them paid hundreds, and some even thousands, of pounds to a man named David Gray, a business owner from Pembrokeshire. The fans said they felt devastated and angry, especially since they had been looking forward to seeing Oasis, a band they loved. Some people estimate that up to 100 fans were affected by this scam. The police are now investigating the situation, but they have not officially named David Gray as the suspect.

Neil Stephens, one of the fans, paid 500 pounds for tickets for himself and his wife, who is a huge Oasis fan. Neil heard about the tickets from a friend who said David Gray had access to a private box at the stadium. Neil trusted David because he had a good reputation and had provided tickets for other events before. Another fan, Mark Bonnici, paid 1,200 pounds for four tickets. He had known David for years and had previously received hospitality tickets for rugby matches from him without any problems. Both Neil and Mark only started to worry about their tickets about a week before the concert, when things started to seem suspicious.

The day before the concert, Neil and his friend drove to a pub owned by David Gray's family to confront him. David told them that his phone, which supposedly had all the tickets, was broken. He promised to meet them at the stadium and sort everything out. However, on the day of the concert, David did not show up, and his phone was switched off. Neil called the stadium to check if the tickets were real, only to find out that there was no booking in David's name. Many other fans were also waiting for tickets that never arrived. It became clear that David had sold the same tickets to multiple people. Neil said the most disappointing part was missing the concert, not just losing the money. He and his wife are now planning to see Oasis in the US, hoping their new tickets are genuine.

This incident highlights the risks of buying tickets from unofficial sources. Many fans lost a lot of money and missed out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The police are still investigating, and the affected fans are hoping for justice and answers soon. The story serves as a warning to others to be careful when purchasing tickets for popular events.