Britons are being warned of an “alarming rise” on online ticket selling scams costing victims hundreds of pounds.

Research from safety group, Get Safe Online, revealed that over half of consumers mistakenly believe social media is a secure place to buy or sell live event tickets.

Among the 42% surveyed who purchased tickets through social platforms, one in eight reported being scammed.

Ticket scarcity is pushing fans to take risks, with 27% admitting that “desperation” to attend an event…