World Cup ticket scams are getting harder to spot as prices soar beyond reach of most fans

Tangle—Cybersecurity experts warn that World Cup 2026 ticket scams have grown increasingly sophisticated and difficult to distinguish from legitimate sales. Official ticket prices have already become prohibitively expensive for most fans, driving demand toward secondary and counterfeit markets. The AP has published a tech tip guide on how to identify and avoid fraudulent ticket sellers.

• Tangle — Analysis: official World Cup ticket prices have become out of reach for most fans
• Associated Press — AP guide: how to spot and avoid fraudulent World Cup ticket sellers
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