Scam

Ticket Fraud Warning 

With major events coming up this year, including football tournaments, Wimbledon, and popular festivals, criminals are targeting people looking for tickets. Criminals set up fake ticket websites or social media adverts that look genuine. They may claim to have tickets that are sold out or not yet on sale. Once you pay, the tickets never arrive, or you are told to meet someone at the venue who never turns up. In some cases, fake tickets are sent but are rejected at the event. 

Remember: In most cases, it is illegal to resell football tickets. 

How to protect yourself 

• Only buy tickets from the official venue, promoter, or a well known ticket website 

• Be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true 

• Avoid paying by Bank Transfer or Debit Card — use a Credit Card or PayPal for better protection (Note - Treat it as a red flag if the seller won't take a Credit Card or PayPal payment). 

• Be wary of unsolicited emails, texts, or social media adverts 

• Check if the seller is a member of STAR (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers) and visit https://www.star.org.uk/buy_safe

Reporting

If you have been a victim of any type of financial scam, then contact your Bank immediately, which you can do by calling 159.

If you have lost money, report the matter to Report Fraud at - UK's Home for Reporting Cyber Crime & Fraud - Report Fraud  - or call 0300 123 2040. 

Find out more here -  Stop! Think Fraud - How to stay safe from scams

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