Police and FIFA are warning people about the dangers of buying fake or illicit tickets, flights and accommodation for football fans travelling to the World Cup 2018 in Russia. Action Fraud have issued a warning about the possibility of England fans travelling to the Russian Federation being conned by scammers selling tickets that won't get them into the stadium and leave them out of pocket. The agency said the tournament, which runs from June 14 and July 15 and sees England face off against Belgium, Tunisia and Panama in the group stage, presented a prime opportunity for fraudsters to target supporters hoping to get their hands on tickets to the matches - with the potential for other scammers to target those making travel and accommodation arrangements. Action Fraud and FIFA, the football governing body, have now issued advice for those travelling to Russia for the World Cup. How do the fraudsters operate? Action Fraud said scammers would pose as a number of different … [Read more...] about Warning about ticket fraud ahead of World Cup 2018
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How to protect yourself against fraud when buying Fifa World Cup tickets
World Cup fans with tickets not bought through the official website may be refused entry to matches, Fifa has warned. Fraudsters, ticket touts and non-official websites are offering tickets - some at astronomical prices - but the World Cup organiser is urging fans to only buy tickets through the Fifa website to avoid disappointment in Russia. Last week, figures revealed that just 30,711 English fans have bought tickets to this year’s tournament, fewer than 10 other nations including Australia and Peru. With English and Russian relations reaching frosty levels in the wake of the Syria chemical attack and the nerve-agent attack on former spy Sergei Skripal on British soil, the threat of hooliganism and racist attacks is also hanging over the competition. Those that are planning on making the trip to Russia are being warned they will be turned away from the stadiums unless their tickets were bought through Fifa. A Fifa spokesman said: “FIFA regards the illicit sale and … [Read more...] about How to protect yourself against fraud when buying Fifa World Cup tickets
Wives and girlfriends will have to fork out £10,000 each to join England aces at World Cup in Russia
FOOTIE THE BILL, GIRLS Dele Alli's girlfriend Ruby Mae and Jamie Vardy's wife Rebekah will be under strict orders not to see their man on matchdays WIVES and girlfriends will have to fork out £10,000 each to join England aces in Russia after the FA refused to pay the bill. And even then they will be under strict orders not to see their man on matchdays or the days before and after a game. A source said: “The women aren’t happy. “They’ll also have to stay in a separate hotel so players can focus on the tournament.” Despite the bill – and the rise in tension between the Russian and British governments, plus fears of attacks on England fans by Russian hooligans – a number of WAGs are still planning to travel to support their partners. It is thought the Wags — including Dele Alli’s girlfriend Ruby Mae, Jamie Vardy’s wife Rebekah, and Harry Kane’s fiancee Kate Goodland— are being offered accommodation in … [Read more...] about Wives and girlfriends will have to fork out £10,000 each to join England aces at World Cup in Russia
FIFA World Cup 2018 tickets: Here’s how to not get caught out
With the World Cup fast approaching, Action Fraud and FIFA are issuing ticket advice "to make sure you don't get left on the bench". Only tickets purchased on the official FIFA website will be valid, and if you purchase a ticket from another source, it will be void. At the last World Cup, there were over 600 reports of unofficial tickets, so it is vital that football fans exercise caution when considering a purchase or making a transaction. The FIFA World Cup will take place from June 14 to July 15, 2018. The Police Action Fraud team have been alerted to several website offering World Cup Tickets for sale, some at highly inflated prices. A FIFA spokesperson said: “FIFA regards the illicit sale and distribution of tickets as a very serious issue and it has been reminding all football fans that FIFA.com/tickets is the only official and legitimate website on which to buy 2018 FIFA World Cup tickets. “FIFA has received various complaints and enquiries by customers of … [Read more...] about FIFA World Cup 2018 tickets: Here’s how to not get caught out
FIFA World Cup tickets are being sold for ridiculous prices
FIFA has released a statement after ticket touts attempted to sell World Cup tickets for more than they are worth. The organisation has said some of the tickets were being sold at "highly inflated prices" and warned that "any tickets obtained from any other source, such as ticket brokers, internet auctions or unofficial ticket exchange platforms, will be automatically rendered void and invalid." The statement was sent out through Action Fraud, which has received over 600 reports in relation to the previous World Cup, and has been passed on as a warning by Humberside Police. The fraud squad has already been alerted to several websites which are offering tickets for the matches, which run from Thursday, June 14, until Sunday, July 15, for highly inflated prices. A FIFA spokesman said: "FIFA regards the illicit sale and distribution of tickets as a very serious issue and it has been reminding all football fans that FIFA.com/tickets is the only official and legitimate website on which to … [Read more...] about FIFA World Cup tickets are being sold for ridiculous prices