‘I’ve had enough’: Exeter students call out TP ticket re-sellers’ ‘predatory’ behaviour

Overheard is a Facebook community for all University of Exeter students. From freshers to postgraduates, Overheard holds 41.6k members and continues to be the hub for all Exeter students. Usually, Overheard is used by students to re-sell, exchange or find FIXR tickets for their TP nights out, EGB or Fight Nights. The group is also used to find extra housemates, ask questions or just for some campus gossip.

Although Overheard is typically lighthearted with its jokes and embarrassing photos of your friends, the Facebook group has taken a turn. The group has always been known for having “Overheard scammers” and is quick to call out these “bots”, yet this scamming scandal has gotten much worse.

More recently, Overheard has become a site for scamming, trolling and even predatory behaviour. Many students are calling to “boycott Overheard” due to the rise in scamming students and abuse. Additionally, students are expected to spend extortionate amounts of money just for a TP ticket and this rise in student scamming has led to alleged sexual harassment and fraud.

So, we asked Exeter Uni students their opinion on Overheard and their response to the rising problems we’re seeing on the page.

One student told The Exeter Tab that they feel like an “FBI agent” when trying to figure out if a ticket-seller is a scammer, saying: “Trying to get Timepiece tickets on Overheard is an absolute joke”.

This has been reiterated by a second-year student who added: “The way that students try to rip off other students is insane”.

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Many students are aware of how other students purely buy multiple FIXR tickets JUST to sell and gain some profit. A third year student expressed how they “don’t understand how they are selling £2 tickets for £25”. A question that all Exeter students seem to want to know the answer to.

With tuition fees increasing, cost of living going up and meal deal prices rising, students don’t want to have overpriced FIXR tickets as another thing that is putting them into debt.

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Poppy, a recent graduate, commented that the “people who resell tickets for triple the price have never heard of the cozzy livs” and that it’s simply “unfair to charge students for no justifiable reason”. Although some students who sell tickets for higher price call it a side hustle, Overheard has simply become a marketplace and competition of who can charge the most.

However, it’s not just a problem of overpriced tickets as scamming students with fake tickets also seems to be a very Exeter problem.

My friends from other unis have never heard about having to book club tickets and then scout for tickets on Facebook when the original batch sell out. One student said: “No one knows pain until they’ve spent stupid amounts of money for a TP ticket and it turns out to be a scam”. This comment was then reiterated by another student who said they felt “anxiety ridden when they get to the club” as they “don’t know if they will be let in with an Overheard bought ticket”.

However, it’s not just significant amounts of money ticket-sellers are asking for, according to Overheard users, as one female student was told she could have TP tickets if she sent the seller nudes.

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In the conversation, the seller said that she didn’t “have to pay” and “could do a little trade” instead of the usual bank transfer. With “no pressure at all”, the male student proceeded to ask the female student to “send videos” of her body and that she can “cover [her] face” if she sends “live vids of [her] nude”.

The male student proceeded to say that the TP ticket is “free” if she sends over the nude footage.

The student took to Overheard to expose this behaviour with many fellow students commented that it was “atrocious”, “revolting” and that Overheard has “gotten out of hand”. Whereas others disappointingly praised the male student and said, “game recognises game”, implying that this behaviour is a type of flirtation.

The Exeter Tab approached The Guild for a comment on aforementioned issues students are facing with regard to buying TP tickets on Overheard.

A spokesperson said: “We know that ticket reselling on Overheard is a big talking point right now, and we understand why. It’s frustrating to see tickets for events or socials being resold for inflated prices, making it harder for everyone to enjoy the amazing things happening on campus.

“Let’s be clear: Your Students’ Guild doesn’t condone student exploiting others through overpriced reselling or scams. Guild society memberships aren’t sold through FIXR- they’re managed directly via our website to make sure they’re accessible to everyone. So, if you see them on FIXR, it’s likely a scam – always double-check and stay vigilant to protect yourself and others.

“We work hard to keep our events low-cost or even free, ensuring as many students as possible can take part. And if you can’t make an event? Let us know! We’ll help make sure your ticket goes to someone else who’ll really appreciate t – fairly and transparently.

“FIXR is the platform we use to keep things simple and secure for Guild events and socials. We’d like to see them step up and create stronger protections to stop ticket misuse, because your experience shouldn’t be overshadowed by profiteering.

“We want Overheard – and every space for students – to feel like a supportive, inclusive community again. Let’s take it back to what it was meant to be: a place to share, support and celebrate student life together. If you’re affected by these issues or want to share your ideas, we’re here to listen.”