Oasis ‘scam’ probe launched as Scots mum accused of selling fake tickets for hundreds of pounds

A MUM is at the centre of a cop probe amid claims Oasis fans forked out thousands of pounds for tickets that didn’t exist.

Police are investigating allegations that Colleen Ross, 37, of Wallyford, East Lothian, failed to deliver gold-dust Murrayfield briefs to dozens of desperate music lovers.

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Nikki Hawkins, 32, and hubby Paul, 49, are among scores of punters who were allegedly let down.

The pair, from Derby, paid a £100 deposit to the holistic therapist before heading north for last Friday’s mega-gig at Murrayfield.

But on arrival the night before, they were told there had been a “mess-up” over transferring tickets.

Teacher Nikki said: “Ross claimed they were still ‘pending’ and she was sorry. I ended up having to fork out £650 to secure two tickets from the viagogo resale site.

“The concert was a present for my husband’s birthday and I didn’t want to let him down.”

But Nikki described the shambles as a “sh** scam”. She got her £100 deposit refunded days later. But her story is one of dozens linked to Ross.

Cops are probing complaints from Oasis fans who claim they sent cash to her for briefs that never arrived.

Karen Alderton, 39, said she paid £300 for two tickets to one of the band’s sell-out shows to surprise her daughter on her 18th birthday.

The mum of three, from Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, told The Scottish Sun: “I’ve known Colleen for about eight years. I trusted her.

“She advertised the Oasis ones on Snapchat, saying she was selling her daughter’s tickets because she wanted to go on holiday instead. I told her I’d buy them. But I started seeing stuff online about her. So I sent a message, asking when the tickets would be transferred.

“She totally bit my head off. She said she was still waiting and would send them as soon as she got them.

“I told her to send my refund or I’d go to her house. I got the money back. But I had to pay £1,100 for two Oasis tickets on a resale site.”

There was no answer at Ross’s detached home today.

Neighbours said she hadn’t been seen for several days.

Karen added: “I got my cash back but everybody else needs to get it.

“Another parent told me how her daughter tried to get in at Murrayfield on Saturday with a screenshot of a ticket from Colleen. But it didn’t work. She has to stop what she’s doing.”

Darrah Fielding, 26, a student from Glasgow, paid Ross £280 for two briefs that never appeared.

She also got the cash refunded but had to spend £500 on viagogo to get to the concert. Mum-of-one Darrah recalled: “She was extremely convincing and seemed genuine. But she has let people down and caused chaos. She’s a cheeky moneygrabber and should be ashamed of herself.”

Many fans went online to tell of their dealings with Ross. David, 42, from Falkirk, sent her £140 for a standing ticket for Friday’s show by the rockers, who released the 1998 compilation album The Masterplan.

He said: “She contacted me after I put a message on a site in July.

“Later, she said she was going into hospital and would send the tickets two to three days before the concert.

“I knew something was up. I paid £260 for one from elsewhere.

“Then I found out hundreds of people making similar claims. She has broken a lot of hearts. She sent me the refund but many others missed out.”

Some went on to social media to warn other fans. One said: “Got properly done by that Colleen Ross. Ruined my weekend.”

A third warned: “She’s scammed people out of thousands.”

Police Scotland said: “We received a report of fraud in the Edinburgh area. Enquiries are at an early stage.”