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Crypto scammers exploit World Cup ticket demand, TRM warns

Latest NewsPublishedJun 12, 2026

Crypto Scams Target World Cup Fans with Fake Tickets and Betting Schemes

The World Cup has kicked off, and with it, a surge in demand for tickets, travel, and betting. Unfortunately, this demand has also attracted the attention of crypto scammers. Experts warn that these scammers are targeting fans through fake ticketing sites, fixed-match betting schemes, and event-themed crypto promotions. As a result, fans are advised to be cautious when making purchases online, especially when dealing with crypto transactions.

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FIFA and FBI warn World Cup fans of fake ticket scams

The World Cup is being held in Canada, Mexico and the US and is expected to drive a surge in ticketing, travel and betting activity.

That concentration of demand has already drawn warnings from authorities. In May, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said threat actors were spoofing FIFA websites ahead of the tournament to collect personal information, sell fake tickets and products and potentially carry out other malicious activity.

FBI warns of fake domains spoofing the official FIFA website. Source: FBI

FIFA has also warned fans that tickets purchased outside the official website may expose buyers to fraud. FIFA said tickets obtained through unofficial channels may be deemed invalid and subject to cancellation without notice.

Related: International sting shuts down $390M crypto money-laundering ring

World Cup organizers face a more complicated ticketing environment. The Council on Foreign Relations reported that several opening matches in the US and Canada were not sold out on FIFA’s platform as of Monday, while the Financial Times reported on Tuesday that official resale portals still had 176,000 unsold tickets across the group stages of the tournament.

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