Fans of popular Byron Bay festival Bluesfest have been left angered after fake pages attempting to scam them popped up online. 

A Facebook page, created in November 2023, has been imitating the official page of the festival and at a glance, looks very convincing. 

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. 

Complaints on the page include fans who have had their credit cards flagged by their banks, while others have had their scam alerts activated.  

‘Now my credit card has been blocked by (the) bank, so frustrating,’ wrote one person on the fake page, according to Adelaide Now. 

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

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 

‘Is this why all my scam safeguards are shutting my accounts down,’ another commented. 

Bluesfest organisers were made aware of the scam and issued a statement to fans this week, urging caution. 

‘We’ve noticed an increase in fake pages, groups, and events claiming to be associated with our beloved Bluesfest,’ the statement read. 

‘We want to remind everyone that there is ONLY ONE official Bluesfest Page,’ it continued. 

Bluesfest organisers were made aware of the scam and issued a statement to fans this week, urging caution. The official Bluesfest page is pictured 

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

‘We do not host live streams of our events. Any page or group offering live streams is not affiliated with us.

‘Take personal responsibility when using your credit card online. Always ensure you’re on the official Bluesfest website before making any purchases or donations.’

Among the performers at the annual event this year, which attracts 100,000 music lovers, are Jimmy Barnes, Tom Jones, Elvis Costello, Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos and Rickie Lee Jones. 

It was held between March 28 and April 1 at Byron Events Farm in the NSW.

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)