In brief
- Scammers are using fake FIFA websites and ads to steal money and personal information, law enforcement agencies have warned.
- Cryptocurrency payments are a major red flag because transactions are impossible to reverse.
- Victims should contact law enforcement, their bank, and the FBI’s IC3 complaint center.
Soccer fans should think twice before sending cryptocurrency to anyone offering World Cup tickets online, law enforcement agencies warn.
In a post on X on Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department warned that scammers are using fake World Cup ticket sales, hospitality packages, merchandise offers, streaming services, and betting promotions to steal money and personal information, with cryptocurrency payments among…
