Tyne Tees Twitter

Nathan Thompson was described in court as "quite isolated and socially vulnerable" after admitting several offences.

The account which poses as The Sick Children's Trust suggests that the money will be used to take care of sick children despite the tickets being fake.

The power of social media granted the birthday wish of a Sunderland man, when cards from far and wide arrived at Sunderland Minster ahead of his 30th birthday.