By Arlenys Tabare
In the face of events of great magnitude and attendance, many times fans can leave the purchase of their tickets until the last minute, giving not only the opportunity to resellers to speculate on prices, but also to scammers to capture their victims.
And just days before the start of one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, data published by LegalShield indicate that more than 60% of fans are scammed by supposed sellers who never had the tickets.
In the analysis of LegalShield It was also detailed that 66% of people who pay for exclusive services or VIP access do not have these services or their entrance fee is reduced, while 36% are rejected at the entrance of the establishment because their “verified” tickets are fraudulent.
And with the rise of artificial intelligence, Scammers are rolling out new photo manipulation tools and fraudulent QR codesmaking false entries go unnoticed.
While the excitement of getting the tickets can blind us to what could be a scam, Ben Farrow, an attorney at LegalShield, explains what to do to avoid falling victim further:
- Using official FIFA ticket sales or resale platforms is the safest option.
- Avoid buying from social media resellers; The most common scams come from informal markets.
- Use credit cards and not payment applications or bank transfers, since these do not give the right to claims.
- Confirm that the ticket is in your account days before the game you want to attend, as each stadium handles different mobile ticket sales.
Fraud or misrepresentation is covered by consumer protection law in most states, Therefore, if your ticket does not have the characteristics of an entry, you must report it; If you receive something different than described, sellers have deadlines for returns.
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