Don’t get taken in by event ticket scams Jun 29th

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Don’t get taken in by event ticket scams

– moneysense.ca

At long last, the FIFA World Cup has kicked off in cities across North America. If you’re not fazed by single-ticket prices in the four figures, may we offer a word of caution: stalwart footy fans are not the only ones attracted to events like this. So are scam artists.

Cyber-criminals love big-ticket, high-demand events, whether it be between national soccer teams or a Taylor Swift concert. When people think this is their chance to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience, their decision-making is freighted with emotion and urgency—a perfect set-up for online fraud.

Especially in the final days before a seemingly sold-out event, fraudsters will create fake ticket sales sites, send spoofed ads by email and post fake contests for tickets on social media. They may offer fake travel packages or short-term accommodations that don’t even exist. It may all look very professional and on the level, until you realize what they’ve sold you won’t get you through the gate.

“As excitement builds around FIFA World Cup 2026, it’s important to stay vigilant,” says Dave Coffey with the Toronto Police Service’s financial crimes unit…

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