Fraudulent World Cup Ticket Sites Surge, Targeting Fans With Fake Offers
LA Times—As millions of fans seek tickets to the 2026 World Cup, scammers have flooded the internet with counterfeit ticketing websites that steal money and personal data. Officials and fact-checkers have identified dozens of fake domains mimicking FIFA's official sales portal. Fans are urged to purchase only through FIFA's verified channels and to scrutinize URLs carefully. Payment requests via wire transfer or cryptocurrency are a red flag.