Big Day Out festival organisers have warned people to ignore an email claiming to be from Ticketmaster and Facebook stating they have won VIP passes to the 2009 event.

“Big Day Out has become aware of an internet phishing scam whereby individuals have received an email claiming to be on behalf of Ticketmaster and Facebook, stating that the recipient has won VIP passes to the Big Day Out,” festival organisers said.

“The email then requests that the recipient provide personal identification information including passport, birth certificate, drivers licence, health care card, Medicare card or bank statements.

“This email is fraudulent and should not be responded to. It is not authorised by the Big Day Out, Ticketmaster or Facebook.

“You should NEVER give out your personal or bank account details to somebody you don’t know and trust.

“Don’t be fooled by an email that looks legitimate or appears to link to a genuine website.”

If you have received or responded to such an email help can be found at http://www.scamwatch.gov.au

So far the 2009 Big Day Out festival features:

Neil Young, Arctic Monkeys, The Living End, The Prodigy, Sneaky Sound System, My Morning Jacket, Pendulum, Bullet For My Valentine, Tv On The Radio, Simian Mobile Disco, The Ting Tings, Tiki Taane, Cut Copy, Cog, Youth Group, The Grates, Birds Of Tokyo, Tzu And Eddy Current Suppression Ring.

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