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New page wikitext, after the edit (new_wikitext) | 'Fans of popular Byron Bay festival Bluesfest have been left angered after fake pages attempting to scam them popped up online. <br><br>A Facebook page, created in November 2023, has been imitating the official page of the festival and at a glance, looks very convincing. <br><br>It offers full video replays and live streams for sale - but no such material is actually being delivered once paid for, with some fans duped after handing over their credit card information. <br><br>Complaints on the page include fans who have had their credit cards flagged by their banks, while others have had their scam alerts activated. <br><br>'Now my credit card has been blocked by (the) bank, so frustrating,' wrote one person on the fake page, according to Adelaide Now. <br><br><br><br><br>Fans of popular Byron Bay festival Bluesfest have been left angered after fake pages attempting to scam them popped up online. Jimmy Barnes is pictured at Bluesfest<br><br><br><br><br><br>A Facebook page, created in November 2023, has been imitating the official page of the festival and at a glance, looks very convincing. The fake page is pictured <br><br>'Is this why all my scam safeguards are shutting my accounts down,' another commented. <br><br>Bluesfest organisers were made aware of the scam and issued a statement to fans this week, urging caution. <br><br>'We've noticed an increase in fake pages, groups, and events claiming to be associated with our beloved Bluesfest,' the statement read. <br><br>'We want to remind everyone that there is ONLY ONE official Bluesfest Page,' it continued. <br><br><br><br><br>Bluesfest organisers were made aware of the scam and [https://seo.casino/ разводилы] issued a statement to fans this week, urging caution. The official Bluesfest page is pictured <br><br><br><br><br><br>Complaints on the page include fans who have had their credit cards flagged by their banks, while others have had their scam alerts activated. Fans at the festival are pictured<br><br>'We do not host live streams of our events. Any page or group offering live streams is not affiliated with us.<br><br>'Take personal responsibility when using your credit card online. Always ensure you're on the official Bluesfest website before making any purchases or donations.'<br><br>Among the performers at the annual event this year, which attracts 100,000 music lovers, are Jimmy Barnes, Tom Jones, Elvis Costello, [https://search.un.org/results.php?query=Peter%20Garrett Peter Garrett] & The Alter Egos and Rickie Lee Jones. <br><br>It was held between March 28 and April 1 at Byron Events Farm in the NSW.<br><br><br><br><br>Among the performers at the annual event this year, which attracts 100,000 music lovers, are Jimmy Barnes, Tom Jones, Elvis Costello and Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos (pictured)<br><br><br>READ MORE: Tom Jones, 83, looks tired as he arrives in Brisbane ahead of Byron Bay Blues Festival gig for Australia tour after revealing he has no plans to retire soon<br><br><br><br>Byron BayAdelaideFacebook<br><br>Read more: <br><br>No Cookies | The Advertiser' |
