Woman Fined ","40 for ","4k Oasis Ticket Fraud
Fraudster Receives Community Order and Fine
Rosie Slater, 33, of Betley, Newcastle-under-Lyme, has been given a 12-month community order and fined ","40 after admitting to 11 counts of fraud by false representation.
Ms Slater had scammed 11 people by offering non-existent tickets and VIP box access for Oasis concerts at Wembley via WhatsApp in May. The total sum defrauded amounted to ","4,000.
Court Proceedings and Victim Impact
During proceedings at North Staffordshire Justice Centre, it was revealed that Ms Slater had initially claimed good intentions but the scheme “escalated out of her control”. Defence counsel, Simon Leech, stated that the money was used to settle household debts, including council tax, rather than for extravagant spending.
Despite the substantial sum involved, some victims have reportedly secured refunds. Detective Constable David Stubbs highlighted that Ms Slater exploited her connections to convince victims of her “credible access” to tickets. He refuted any evidence of coercion, concluding that she acted “purely out of greed, exploiting her connections for personal gain.” The fraudulent activity caused significant distress and anger among those affected, particularly as some victims were unknowingly used to attract further victims.
In addition to the fine and community order, Ms Slater was directed to pay ","776.98 in compensation to five of her victims.
