En bref
Fraudsters are creating fake ticketing websites that closely mimic official outlets for major events like the FIFA World Cup and Ice Hockey World Championship. The NCSC has received multiple reports of these scams, which collect payments...
Comment ca fonctionne
Fraudsters are creating fake ticketing websites that closely mimic official outlets for major events like the FIFA World Cup and Ice Hockey World Championship. The NCSC has received multiple reports of these scams, which collect payments...
Signaux d'alerte
- Lookalike domains : Scammers register URLs similar to official ticketing sites (e.g., replacing letters, adding hyphens) Unofficial payment methods : Requests for gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers outside normal checkout flows No verifiable contact info : Missing phone numbers, physical addresses, or authentic customer support channels
Que faire
- 1Buy only from official sources : Use FIFA's official ticketing portal and verified partner websites listed on event organizers' domains
- 2Verify the URL before paying : Check for correct spelling, HTTPS encryption, and authentic domain extensions
- 3Research the vendor : Search for reviews and scam reports before entering payment details on any ticket marketplace
Source
ncsc-switzerland
Source verifiee par Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.ncsc.admin.ch/ncsc/en/home/aktuell/im-fokus/2026/wochenrueckblick_20.htmlFAQ
World Cup Ticket Scams: How Fraudsters Exploit Major Events est une vraie arnaque ?
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Quels sont les premiers signaux ?
Lookalike domains : Scammers register URLs similar to official ticketing sites (e.g., replacing letters, adding hyphens) Unofficial payment methods : Requests for gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers outside normal checkout flows No verifiable contact info : Missing phone numbers, physical addresses, or authentic customer support channels
Que faire en premier ?
Buy only from official sources : Use FIFA's official ticketing portal and verified partner websites listed on event organizers' domains; Verify the URL before paying : Check for correct spelling, HTTPS encryption, and authentic domain extensions; Research the vendor : Search for reviews and scam reports before entering payment details on any ticket marketplace
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