Western Australian consumers have been warned to watch for fake ticket scams targeting summer events through social media and online marketplaces, WA ScamNet reports.

WA ScamNet reported more than $1,000 in losses from fake ticket scams in the first few days of September, with more than 80% of last year's recorded losses occurring during the warmer months, according to the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety's Consumer Protection division, Australasian Leisure Management Magazine reports.