Touts employ overseas workers to bulk-buy gig tickets
Published: 6/25/2025

Ticket touts are using overseas workers, known as "ticket pullers," to buy tickets in bulk for popular concerts like Oasis and Taylor Swift, reselling them at a profit. This practice has led to frustrated fans missing out on tickets or paying exorbitant prices on resale websites. The UK government is planning new legislation to crackdown on touts, but challenges persist, with evidence of illegal methods like automated software and speculative selling. The investigation highlights the need for stronger regulations to protect consumers from ticket touting.