With fraud cases on the up, football fans are being urged to stay alert when it comes to online ticket scams.
According to recent findings, football ticket scams increased by around a third last season with victims losing on average around £177 – but for some, this can be in the £1000s.
The Lloyds Bank research found that these scams are being fuelled by social media with fraudsters creating fake posts, often including images of real tickets to entice victims into believing they’re genuine.
As many as 56% of these recent football ticket scams started on Facebook (including Marketplace), with 23% starting on X.
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Liz Ziegler, Fraud Prevention Director, Lloyds Bank, said, “Passions run high when supporting your favourite football team, and missing out on the big match after falling victim to a ticket scam can be devastating.
“There are some simple tactics every fan needs to know. Always stick to official channels as your first line of defence, and avoid deals which look too good to be true.
“Most scams kick off on social media, where impostors create fake profiles to sell non-existent tickets. We’re calling on these firms to step up and tackle the fraudsters head-on.”
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